Badlands to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Sun Valley?

The distance from Badlands to Sun Valley is 598.8 miles (963.7 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located W of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 718.6 miles, taking about 14h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands 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.