Badlands to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Philadelphia?

The distance from Badlands to Philadelphia is 1416.5 miles (2279.6 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1637 miles, taking about 29h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 21min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 Philadelphia. 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.