Badlands to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Minneapolis?

The distance from Badlands to Minneapolis is 454.3 miles (731.1 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located ENE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 545.1 miles, taking about 10h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

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 Minneapolis. 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.