Badlands to Hermiston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Hermiston?

The distance from Badlands to Hermiston is 839.9 miles (1351.7 km) as the crow flies. Hermiston is located WNW of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1007.9 miles, taking about 20h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Hermiston in Oregon.

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. 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. 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 Hermiston. 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.