Sioux Falls to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

879.9 miles 1416.1 km · straight line
1055.9 miles estimated 1699.3 km · driving distance
21h 14min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Sioux Falls from Sun Valley?

The distance from Sioux Falls to Sun Valley is 879.9 miles (1416.1 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located W of Sioux Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1055.9 miles, taking about 21h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Sioux Falls 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. 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 Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls to Sun Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 14min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 29min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~27h 36min $127–$370* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux Falls & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Sioux Falls
43.54°N, 96.73°W
America/Chicago
448m elevation
Sun Valley
43.70°N, 114.35°W
America/Boise
1752m elevation
Explore more routes from Sun Valley

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 293 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients