Arches to Badlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Arches from Badlands?
The distance from Arches to Badlands is 516.4 miles (831 km) as the crow flies. Badlands is located NE of Arches. By car, the driving distance is approximately 619.6 miles, taking about 12h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Arches in Utah 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Arches 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 Arches to Badlands
Suggested Stops Between Arches & Badlands
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.2 times to circle the Earth's equator