Badlands to Dallas, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

821.8 miles 1322.6 km · straight line
1023.6 miles actual route 1647.3 km · driving distance
18h 54min estimated drive time
$99 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Dallas, Texas?

The distance from Badlands to Dallas, Texas is 821.8 miles (1322.6 km) as the crow flies. Dallas, Texas is located SSE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1023.6 miles, taking about 18h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Dallas, Texas in Texas.

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 Dallas, Texas. 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 Dallas, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 54min $99 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 41min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~24h 34min $123–$358* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Dallas, Texas

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 274 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM