Memphis to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1418.3 miles 2282.5 km · straight line
1856 miles actual route 2986.9 km · driving distance
31h 49min estimated drive time
$179 - $220 estimated fuel cost
~3h 21min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Sun Valley?

The distance from Memphis to Sun Valley is 1418.3 miles (2282.5 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located WNW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1856 miles, taking about 31h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 21min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to Sun Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 49min $179 - $220 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 11min $148–$278* Budget
Train ~41h 22min $223–$650* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 473 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM