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Cities Near Surprise

Cities near Surprise, Arizona: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Peoria, Deer Valley, Avondale. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Surprise, Arizona is Peoria, about 7 mi (10 km) away — roughly 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Peoria7 mi / 10 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
Deer Valley12 mi / 19 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Avondale14 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Alhambra15 mi / 24 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Buckeye23 mi / 37 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Scottsdale26 mi / 42 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Ahwatukee Foothills28 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Chandler36 mi / 58 km1 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip
San Tan Valley55 mi / 89 km1 hr 40 minDrive/railDay trip
Casa Grande62 mi / 99 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Surprise

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Peoria, Deer Valley, Avondale, Alhambra, Buckeye. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Surprise include Peoria, Deer Valley, Avondale, Alhambra, Buckeye. The closest is Peoria, about 7 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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