Badlands to Butte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Butte?

The distance from Badlands to Butte is 519.9 miles (836.7 km) as the crow flies. Butte is located WNW of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 623.9 miles, taking about 12h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Butte in Montana.

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. 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 Badlands and Butte. 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.