Badlands to Jackson Hole: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Jackson Hole?

The distance from Badlands to Jackson Hole is 421.6 miles (678.5 km) as the crow flies. Jackson Hole is located W of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 505.9 miles, taking about 10h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Jackson Hole in Wyoming.

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 Jackson Hole. 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.