How far is Henderson, NV from Sun Valley, NV?

The driving distance from Henderson, NV to Sun Valley, NV is about 449 miles (722.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 358.8 miles (577.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
448.97 mi
08h 54m
Flight
358.86 mi
577.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
358.86 mi
Kilometers
577.53 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
448.97 mi
Kilometers
722.55 km
Drive Time
08h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sun Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 PM PDT
Return by in Henderson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-23T05:02
Arrive Sun Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
08h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:55 PM to 4:25 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tonopah
NV

Unincorporated town in Nevada

From Henderson
224.4 mi
04h 27m
To Sun Valley
224.6 mi
04h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Sun Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Sun Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on North Boulder Highway

    5 m · 5 sec · North Boulder Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lake Mead Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Lake Mead Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas

    2970 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    31 mi · 36 min · Purple Heart Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1231 ft · 46 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Sundog Avenue

    2333 ft · 1 min · South Sundog Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Crook Avenue

    2519 ft · 2 min · East Crook Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Silver Peak Road

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Silver Peak Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cinnabar Way

    615 ft · 29 sec · Cinnabar Way

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Silver Peak Road

    20.7 mi · 22 min · Silver Peak Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Front Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Plymire Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Plymire Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.4 mi · 25 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    99 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 26 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Goldfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ramsey Weeks Cutoff

  27. 27

    Turn right onto California Emigrant Trail

    1.5 km · 1 min · California Emigrant Trail

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward USA Parkway

    81 m · 4 sec · USA Parkway

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto USA Parkway

    19.6 mi · 30 min · USA Parkway

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville

    2999 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Susanville

    1465 ft · 19 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 443

    2038 ft · 40 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Clear Acre Lane

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clear Acre Lane

  36. 36

    Continue on Sun Valley Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sun Valley Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East 5th Avenue

    1341 ft · 42 sec · East 5th Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Leon Drive

    1320 ft · 42 sec · Leon Drive

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · East 6th Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Sun Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
264 mi · 59%
Silver Peak Road
45.6 mi · 10%
Purple Heart Highway
31 mi · 7%
USA Parkway
19.6 mi · 4%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16.7 mi · 4%
West Main Street
6.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

99.1 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.2 mi
358.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tonopah
04h 27m from Henderson
Leave By
6:10 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henderson and Sunny near Sun Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Sun Valley?

The road trip is about 449 miles (722.6 km) and usually takes 08h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tonopah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 224.4 miles from Henderson and 224.6 miles from Sun Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 358.8 miles (577.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.42 one way or $156.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henderson and Sunny near Sun Valley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Sun Valley. Straight-line distance: 358.86 mi (577.53 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Population329,172
Coordinates36.0397000, -114.9819400
Altitude569
CountryUnited States
Sun Valley

#2 Sun Valley

Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States

Population1,406
Coordinates39.5963000, -119.7760200
Altitude1440
CountryUnited States
Start: Henderson (-114.98194, 36.0397)
End: Sun Valley (-119.77602, 39.5963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 723 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.84 gal
59.97 L · about $78.42
Round trip
$156.85
31.68 gal · 119.94 L
Estimated CO2
140.8 kg one way
Round trip: 281.5 kg / 621 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $78.42 $156.85
Mid-grade $5.34 $84.55 $169.11
Premium $5.57 $88.17 $176.33
Diesel $6.37 $100.84 $201.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nevada · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Henderson and Sun Valley. The current time is 05:02:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.