Badlands to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Omaha?

The distance from Badlands to Omaha is 372 miles (598.7 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located ESE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 488.4 miles, taking about 8h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Omaha in Nebraska.

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 Omaha. 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.