Distance from Kansas City to Surprise by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Surprise (AZ) is 1058 miles or 1702 kilometers or 919 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Surprise is 1252 miles (2016 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 194 miles or 314 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Surprise, AZ in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Surprise is 1058 miles or 1702 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Surprise, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

What is the average flight time from Kansas City to Surprise?

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Surprise, AZ is 2 hours 25 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Surprise Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Kansas City, MO and Surprise, AZ
This map shows the distance from Kansas City, MO, Usa to Surprise, AZ, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Kansas City, Missouri to Surprise, Arizona is displayed below.

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Surprise, AZ

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Surprise, Arizona is 1252 miles or 2016 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Surprise, AZ is 1252 miles or 2016 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Surprise, Arizona.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Surprise, Arizona is approximately 1252 miles (2016 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Surprise, AZ

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Surprise, AZ?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 28 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Surprise take?
Kansas City and Surprise are 22 hours 28 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Kansas City and Surprise

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Surprise (AZ) is 2 Hours.
Surprise time is 2 Hours behind Kansas City.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Surprise
2025-12-18, 11:04:13 EST2025-12-18, 09:04:13 MST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Surprise Arizona, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Kansas City, MO and Surprise, AZ in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1252 mi 2016 km 1087.24 nmi
Straight line distance 1058 mi 1702 km 919 nmi
Difference 194 mi 314 km 168 nmi

Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1''
Latitude39.12516
Longitude-94.55031
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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Surprise Details

Surprise is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 37' 50.1'' Longitude: W 112° 19' 59.6''
Latitude33.63059
Longitude-112.33322
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Surprise

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Surprise, AZ
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 42 hours 0 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 31 hours 30 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 28 hours 0 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 25 hours 12 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 22 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 21 hours 0 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 19 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 18 hours 0 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 16 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 15 hours 45 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 14 hours 49 minutes