Badlands to Columbia, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Badlands from Columbia, Missouri?
The distance from Badlands to Columbia, Missouri is 618.8 miles (995.8 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Missouri is located ESE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 742.5 miles, taking about 14h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Columbia, Missouri in Missouri.
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 Columbia, Missouri. 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 Columbia, Missouri
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator