Cochrane to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

517.2 miles 832.4 km · straight line
620.7 miles estimated 998.9 km · driving distance
12h 29min estimated drive time
CAD 101 - CAD 124 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
179° S bearing direction

How far is Cochrane from Sun Valley?

The distance from Cochrane to Sun Valley is 517.2 miles (832.4 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located S of Cochrane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 620.7 miles, taking about 12h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Cochrane is in Alberta, Canada, while Sun Valley is in Idaho, United States.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cochrane 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 Cochrane to Sun Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 29min CAD 101 - CAD 124 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 59min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 14min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cochrane & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Cochrane
51.18°N, 114.47°W
America/Edmonton
1143m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients