Rapid City to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Rapid City from Sun Valley?
The distance from Rapid City to Sun Valley is 554 miles (891.5 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located W of Rapid City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 664.7 miles, taking about 13h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Rapid City in South Dakota 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 Rapid City 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 Rapid City to Sun Valley
Suggested Stops Between Rapid City & Sun Valley
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45 times to circle the Earth's equator