Davenport to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1214 miles 1953.7 km · straight line
1456.7 miles estimated 2344.4 km · driving distance
29h 18min estimated drive time
$140 - $173 estimated fuel cost
~2h 57min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Sun Valley?

The distance from Davenport to Sun Valley is 1214 miles (1953.7 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located WNW of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1456.7 miles, taking about 29h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Davenport 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 Davenport 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 Davenport to Sun Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 18min $140 - $173 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 10min $117–$219* Budget
Train ~38h 5min $175–$510* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 405 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients