Badlands to Estes Park: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Estes Park?

The distance from Badlands to Estes Park is 290.4 miles (467.3 km) as the crow flies. Estes Park is located SW of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.9 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Estes Park 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 Estes Park. 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.