Badlands to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1457.2 miles 2345.1 km · straight line
1668.1 miles actual route 2684.5 km · driving distance
30h 35min estimated drive time
$161 - $198 estimated fuel cost
~3h 26min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Badlands from New York?

The distance from Badlands to New York is 1457.2 miles (2345.1 km) as the crow flies. New York is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1668.1 miles, taking about 30h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 26min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and New York in New York.

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. 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 New York. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 35min $161 - $198 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 42min $133–$250* Budget
Train ~39h 46min $200–$584* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & New York

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 486 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM