Badlands to Baltimore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Baltimore?

The distance from Badlands to Baltimore is 1360.7 miles (2189.9 km) as the crow flies. Baltimore is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1580.6 miles, taking about 28h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 14min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Baltimore in Maryland.

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. 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 Badlands and Baltimore. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.