Cedar Falls to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1104.6 miles 1777.7 km · straight line
1325.5 miles estimated 2133.2 km · driving distance
26h 40min estimated drive time
$128 - $157 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Sun Valley?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Sun Valley is 1104.6 miles (1777.7 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located WNW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1325.5 miles, taking about 26h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa 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. 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 Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls to Sun Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 40min $128 - $157 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 0min $106–$199* Budget
Train ~34h 40min $159–$464* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m 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 368 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients