Portland, Oregon to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

428.2 miles 689.1 km · straight line
581.9 miles actual route 936.5 km · driving distance
10h 52min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Sun Valley?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Sun Valley is 428.2 miles (689.1 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located ESE of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 581.9 miles, taking about 10h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon and Sun Valley in Idaho.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Portland, Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon to Sun Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 52min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 2min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~10h 19min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m 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 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM