Badlands to Liberal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Liberal?

The distance from Badlands to Liberal is 476.5 miles (766.9 km) as the crow flies. Liberal is located S of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 571.8 miles, taking about 11h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Liberal 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands and Liberal. 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.