Badlands to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Badlands to Lawrence, Kansas is 499 miles (803.1 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located SE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 598.8 miles, taking about 12h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas.

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. 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 Lawrence, Kansas. 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.