Mesa to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

723.3 miles 1164 km · straight line
882.3 miles actual route 1420 km · driving distance
17h 42min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
350° N bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Sun Valley?

The distance from Mesa to Sun Valley is 723.3 miles (1164 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located N of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 882.3 miles, taking about 17h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Mesa 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Sun Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 42min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 14min $71–$132* Budget
Train ~23h 1min $106–$309* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM