Badlands to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Badlands from Iowa City?
The distance from Badlands to Iowa City is 568.5 miles (914.9 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located ESE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 682.2 miles, taking about 13h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Iowa City in Iowa.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands and Iowa City. 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.
How to Get from Badlands to Iowa City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
- You could travel this distance about 43.8 times to circle the Earth's equator