Badlands to Bloomington, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

878.2 miles 1413.4 km · straight line
1053.9 miles estimated 1696.1 km · driving distance
21h 12min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Bloomington, Indiana?

The distance from Badlands to Bloomington, Indiana is 878.2 miles (1413.4 km) as the crow flies. Bloomington, Indiana is located ESE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1053.9 miles, taking about 21h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana.

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 Bloomington, Indiana. 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 Badlands to Bloomington, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 12min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 26min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~27h 34min $126–$369* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Bloomington, Indiana

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 293 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients