Flagstaff to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

604.5 miles 972.9 km · straight line
725.5 miles estimated 1167.5 km · driving distance
14h 36min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
347° NNW bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Sun Valley?

The distance from Flagstaff to Sun Valley is 604.5 miles (972.9 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located NNW of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 725.5 miles, taking about 14h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 36min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 31min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 59min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients