Badlands to Pueblo West: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Pueblo West?

The distance from Badlands to Pueblo West is 400 miles (643.8 km) as the crow flies. Pueblo West is located SSW of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 480.1 miles, taking about 9h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Pueblo West in Colorado.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands and Pueblo West. 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.