Badlands to Great Bend: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Great Bend?

The distance from Badlands to Great Bend is 422.5 miles (679.9 km) as the crow flies. Great Bend is located SSE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 507 miles, taking about 10h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Great Bend in Kansas.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands and Great Bend. 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.