Badlands to Marion, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Badlands from Marion, Iowa?
The distance from Badlands to Marion, Iowa is 557.2 miles (896.8 km) as the crow flies. Marion, Iowa is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668.7 miles, taking about 13h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Marion, Iowa in Iowa.
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 Marion, Iowa. 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 Marion, Iowa
Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Marion, Iowa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator