Andover, Minnesota to Badlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

455.3 miles 732.8 km · straight line
546.4 miles estimated 879.4 km · driving distance
11h 0min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Andover, Minnesota from Badlands?

The distance from Andover, Minnesota to Badlands is 455.3 miles (732.8 km) as the crow flies. Badlands is located W of Andover, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 546.4 miles, taking about 11h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Andover, Minnesota in Minnesota and Badlands in South Dakota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Andover, Minnesota and Badlands. 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 Andover, Minnesota to Badlands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 0min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 12min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 27min $66–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Andover, Minnesota & Badlands

Quick Facts

Andover, Minnesota
45.23°N, 93.29°W
America/Chicago
271m elevation
Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients