Detroit to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Sun Valley?
The distance from Detroit to Sun Valley is 1575 miles (2534.7 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located WNW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1917.9 miles, taking about 33h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Sun Valley
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 525 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
- You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator