Apache Junction to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Apache Junction from Sun Valley?

The distance from Apache Junction to Sun Valley is 726.3 miles (1168.8 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located N of Apache Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 871.5 miles, taking about 17h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Apache Junction in Arizona and Sun Valley in Idaho.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apache Junction and Sun Valley. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.