Ann Arbor to Badlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ann Arbor from Badlands?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Badlands is 943.1 miles (1517.8 km) as the crow flies. Badlands is located WNW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1131.8 miles, taking about 22h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan 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. 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 Ann Arbor 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.