Badlands to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Badlands from Kansas City?
The distance from Badlands to Kansas City is 518.6 miles (834.6 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located SE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668.9 miles, taking about 11h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Kansas City in Missouri.
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 Kansas City. 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 Kansas City
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- 1356 mi
- 2303 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 173 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48 times to circle the Earth's equator