Badlands to McCall: Road Trip Guide & Distance

682.5 miles 1098.4 km · straight line
819 miles estimated 1318.1 km · driving distance
16h 29min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Badlands from McCall?

The distance from Badlands to McCall is 682.5 miles (1098.4 km) as the crow flies. McCall is located W of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 819 miles, taking about 16h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and McCall in Idaho.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 McCall. 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 McCall

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 29min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 47min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 26min $98–$287* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & McCall

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
McCall
44.91°N, 116.10°W
America/Boise
1524m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients