Badlands to Kirksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

560.5 miles 902 km · straight line
672.6 miles estimated 1082.4 km · driving distance
13h 32min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Kirksville?

The distance from Badlands to Kirksville is 560.5 miles (902 km) as the crow flies. Kirksville is located ESE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 672.6 miles, taking about 13h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Kirksville 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 Kirksville. 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 Kirksville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 32min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 14min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 36min $81–$235* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Kirksville

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients