Badlands to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

315.4 miles 507.6 km · straight line
477.3 miles actual route 768.1 km · driving distance
8h 58min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
207° SSW bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Denver?

The distance from Badlands to Denver is 315.4 miles (507.6 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located SSW of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.3 miles, taking about 8h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Denver 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 Denver. 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 Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 58min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 46min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 31min $57–$167* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM