Badlands to Jacksonville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1466.6 miles 2360.2 km · straight line
1817.3 miles actual route 2924.7 km · driving distance
33h 1min estimated drive time
$175 - $215 estimated fuel cost
~3h 27min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Jacksonville, Florida?

The distance from Badlands to Jacksonville, Florida is 1466.6 miles (2360.2 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located ESE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1817.3 miles, taking about 33h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 27min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Jacksonville, Florida in Florida.

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 Jacksonville, Florida. 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.

How to Get from Badlands to Jacksonville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 1min $175 - $215 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 37min $145–$273* Budget
Train ~42h 55min $218–$636* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 489 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM