Aspen to Badlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Aspen from Badlands?

The distance from Aspen to Badlands is 396.7 miles (638.5 km) as the crow flies. Badlands is located NE of Aspen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 476.1 miles, taking about 9h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Aspen in Colorado 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. 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 Aspen 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.