Parker to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

572.9 miles 922 km · straight line
687.5 miles estimated 1106.4 km · driving distance
13h 50min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Parker from Sun Valley?

The distance from Parker to Sun Valley is 572.9 miles (922 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located WNW of Parker. By car, the driving distance is approximately 687.5 miles, taking about 13h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Parker in Colorado 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 50min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 36min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 59min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Parker & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients