Badlands to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1027.6 miles 1653.7 km · straight line
1238.8 miles actual route 1993.6 km · driving distance
22h 24min estimated drive time
$119 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Badlands to Columbus, Ohio is 1027.6 miles (1653.7 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1238.8 miles, taking about 22h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Columbus, Ohio in Ohio.

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. 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 Columbus, Ohio. 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 Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 24min $119 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 53min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~29h 7min $149–$434* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 343 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM