Albuquerque to Badlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Albuquerque from Badlands?

The distance from Albuquerque to Badlands is 647.9 miles (1042.7 km) as the crow flies. Badlands is located NNE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 923.3 miles, taking about 16h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Badlands in South Dakota.

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. 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 Albuquerque and Badlands. 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.