Badlands to Caldwell: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Caldwell?

The distance from Badlands to Caldwell is 715.2 miles (1151 km) as the crow flies. Caldwell is located W of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 858.2 miles, taking about 17h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Caldwell in Idaho.

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. 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 Caldwell. 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.