Long Beach, California to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

716.3 miles 1152.7 km · straight line
860.1 miles actual route 1384.2 km · driving distance
16h 38min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Sun Valley?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Sun Valley is 716.3 miles (1152.7 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located NNE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 860.1 miles, taking about 16h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Sun Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 38min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 58min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~21h 37min $103–$301* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM