Colorado Springs to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

597.6 miles 961.8 km · straight line
840 miles actual route 1351.8 km · driving distance
14h 44min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Sun Valley?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Sun Valley is 597.6 miles (961.8 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located NW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 840 miles, taking about 14h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs and Sun Valley. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Sun Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 44min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 41min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~19h 9min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM