Badlands to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1498.9 miles 2412.3 km · straight line
1719.5 miles actual route 2767.3 km · driving distance
31h 35min estimated drive time
$165 - $204 estimated fuel cost
~3h 31min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Long Island?

The distance from Badlands to Long Island is 1498.9 miles (2412.3 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1719.5 miles, taking about 31h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 31min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Long Island in New York.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands and Long Island. 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 Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 35min $165 - $204 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 54min $138–$258* Budget
Train ~41h 4min $206–$602* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Long Island

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 500 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM