Los Angeles to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

698.3 miles 1123.8 km · straight line
846.4 miles actual route 1362.1 km · driving distance
16h 17min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Sun Valley?

The distance from Los Angeles to Sun Valley is 698.3 miles (1123.8 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located NNE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 846.4 miles, taking about 16h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Sun Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 17min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 32min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~21h 10min $102–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM