Badlands to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Houston?

The distance from Badlands to Houston is 1046.5 miles (1684.1 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SSE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1262.3 miles, taking about 23h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Houston in Texas.

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 Houston. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.