Badlands to Dayton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Dayton?

The distance from Badlands to Dayton is 974.2 miles (1567.9 km) as the crow flies. Dayton is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1169.1 miles, taking about 23h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Dayton 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 Dayton. 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.