Badlands to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

518.6 miles 834.6 km · straight line
668.9 miles actual route 1076.5 km · driving distance
11h 50min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 50min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 12min $54–$100* Budget
Train ~15h 23min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM