Cedar Rapids to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1152.5 miles 1854.7 km · straight line
1382.9 miles estimated 2225.6 km · driving distance
27h 49min estimated drive time
$133 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Sun Valley?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Sun Valley is 1152.5 miles (1854.7 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located WNW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1382.9 miles, taking about 27h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids 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 Rapids 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 Rapids to Sun Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 49min $133 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 23min $111–$207* Budget
Train ~36h 10min $166–$484* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 384 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients