Day trip from Surprise to Mesa
Mesa lies 53 km (33 mi) south-east of Surprise, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 53 km (33 mi) apart, Mesa is a realistic day trip from Surprise: about 51 min each way by road.
| Surprise | Mesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 143,148 | 471,825 |
| Elevation | 357 m (1,171 ft) | 380 m (1,247 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Postal codes | 85374–85388 | 85201–85277 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Mesa
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Staying in Mesa
Our booking partner lists 236 places to stay in Mesa. Of the 187 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (122). Across 40 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.4 out of 10. Guests have left 23,784 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Mesa
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Common questions
How far is Mesa from Surprise?
53 km (33 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Surprise; by road roughly 64 km (40 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surprise to Mesa by road?
About 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surprise and Mesa?
No, both are on America/Phoenix at the moment.
Where can I stay in Mesa?
Our booking partner lists 236 places to stay in Mesa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.