Badlands to Owatonna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Owatonna?

The distance from Badlands to Owatonna is 453.2 miles (729.4 km) as the crow flies. Owatonna is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 543.9 miles, taking about 10h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Owatonna 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 Owatonna. 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.