Badlands to Boston, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1571.8 miles 2529.6 km · straight line
1870.8 miles actual route 3010.7 km · driving distance
34h 29min estimated drive time
$180 - $222 estimated fuel cost
~3h 40min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Boston, Massachusetts?

The distance from Badlands to Boston, Massachusetts is 1571.8 miles (2529.6 km) as the crow flies. Boston, Massachusetts is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1870.8 miles, taking about 34h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

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 Boston, Massachusetts. 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.

How to Get from Badlands to Boston, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 29min $180 - $222 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 23min $150–$281* Budget
Train ~44h 50min $224–$655* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Boston, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 524 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM