Glacier to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

350.8 miles 564.5 km · straight line
420.9 miles estimated 677.4 km · driving distance
8h 28min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
185° S bearing direction

How far is Glacier from Sun Valley?

The distance from Glacier to Sun Valley is 350.8 miles (564.5 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located S of Glacier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 420.9 miles, taking about 8h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Glacier in Montana and Sun Valley in Idaho.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 28min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 10min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 3min $51–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Glacier
48.76°N, 113.79°W
America/Denver
1966m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients