Badlands to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Badlands to Franklin, Tennessee is 983.8 miles (1583.3 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located ESE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1180.6 miles, taking about 23h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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 Franklin, Tennessee. 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.