Badlands to Newton, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Newton, Kansas?

The distance from Badlands to Newton, Kansas is 478.3 miles (769.8 km) as the crow flies. Newton, Kansas is located SE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 574 miles, taking about 11h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Newton, Kansas in Kansas.

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 Newton, Kansas. 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.