Badlands to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

633.5 miles 1019.5 km · straight line
821.9 miles actual route 1322.7 km · driving distance
15h 21min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
155° SSE bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Badlands to Oklahoma City is 633.5 miles (1019.5 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located SSE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 821.9 miles, taking about 15h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

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 Oklahoma City. 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 Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 21min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 25min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~19h 57min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 211 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM