Badlands to Cedar Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Badlands from Cedar Rapids?
The distance from Badlands to Cedar Rapids is 555.5 miles (894 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Rapids is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 666.6 miles, taking about 13h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands and Cedar Rapids. 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 Cedar Rapids
Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Cedar Rapids
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44.8 times to circle the Earth's equator