Badlands to Grand Junction: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Grand Junction?

The distance from Badlands to Grand Junction is 461.3 miles (742.4 km) as the crow flies. Grand Junction is located SW of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 553.6 miles, taking about 11h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction. 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.