Badlands to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370 miles 595.5 km · straight line
545.6 miles actual route 878.1 km · driving distance
10h 11min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
201° SSW bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Badlands to Colorado Springs is 370 miles (595.5 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located SSW of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 545.6 miles, taking about 10h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Colorado Springs in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Colorado Springs. 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 Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 11min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 13min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~9h 40min $65–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM