Austin, Minnesota to Badlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Badlands?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Badlands is 467.3 miles (752 km) as the crow flies. Badlands is located W of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 560.7 miles, taking about 11h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, 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.