Badlands to Marshalltown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

492.7 miles 792.9 km · straight line
591.2 miles estimated 951.5 km · driving distance
11h 54min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
101° ESE bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Marshalltown?

The distance from Badlands to Marshalltown is 492.7 miles (792.9 km) as the crow flies. Marshalltown is located ESE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 591.2 miles, taking about 11h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Marshalltown in Iowa.

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 Marshalltown. 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 Marshalltown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 54min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 17min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 18min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Marshalltown

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Marshalltown
42.05°N, 92.91°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients