Badlands to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

650.4 miles 1046.7 km · straight line
780.4 miles estimated 1256 km · driving distance
15h 42min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Badlands to Madison, Wisconsin is 650.4 miles (1046.7 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 780.4 miles, taking about 15h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin.

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 Madison, Wisconsin. 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 Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 42min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 50min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 25min $94–$273* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients