Bryce Canyon to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

436.7 miles 702.8 km · straight line
524.1 miles estimated 843.4 km · driving distance
10h 33min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Bryce Canyon from Sun Valley?

The distance from Bryce Canyon to Sun Valley is 436.7 miles (702.8 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located NNW of Bryce Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 524.1 miles, taking about 10h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Bryce Canyon in Utah and Sun Valley in Idaho.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Bryce Canyon 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.

How to Get from Bryce Canyon to Sun Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 33min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 40min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 1min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bryce Canyon & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m elevation
Sun Valley
43.70°N, 114.35°W
America/Boise
1752m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients