Sun Valley to Tusayan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

546.6 miles 879.6 km · straight line
655.9 miles estimated 1055.5 km · driving distance
13h 12min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Sun Valley from Tusayan?

The distance from Sun Valley to Tusayan is 546.6 miles (879.6 km) as the crow flies. Tusayan is located SSE of Sun Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 655.9 miles, taking about 13h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Sun Valley in Idaho and Tusayan in Arizona.

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 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 Sun Valley and Tusayan. 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 Sun Valley to Tusayan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 12min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 50min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 10min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sun Valley & Tusayan

Quick Facts

Sun Valley
43.70°N, 114.35°W
America/Boise
1752m elevation
Tusayan
35.97°N, 112.12°W
America/Phoenix
1965m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients