How far is Surprise, AZ from Tempe, AZ?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Surprise and Tempe is 28.61 miles (46.04 km).
Flight distance from Surprise, AZ to Tempe, AZ is 28.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Surprise, Arizona to Tempe, Arizona is: 38.03 miles (61.2 km) by car.
Driving from Surprise to Tempe will take approximately 00 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Surprise
The seventh most populous city in Arizona. It is located in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Surprise is known for its many retirement communities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Surprise Stadium and the Surprise Civic Center.
| Population | 147965 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°37'50"N 112°19'60"W |
| Latitude | 33.6305900 |
| Longitude | -112.3332200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona. It is located in the East Valley region of Arizona. Tempe is known for its many universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Tempe Town Lake and the Phoenix Art Museum.
| Population | 200402 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°24'53"N 111°54'34"W |
| Latitude | 33.4147700 |
| Longitude | -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tempe: East Apache Boulevard (-111.909309,33.414838)
Estimated Travel Time Between Surprise and Tempe
The distance between Surprise and Tempe is 61 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 40 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Surprise and Tempe. The current time is 00:08:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.08 liters (1.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Surprise and Tempe.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Surprise to Tempe is $5.5 (diesel $6.28).
Arizona gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.1 | $4.43 | $4.72 | $4.68 |
| Total | $5.5 | $5.94 | $6.33 | $6.28 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Arizona ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.101 (Diesel $4.680) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Surprise and Tempe (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
