Badlands to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Raleigh?

The distance from Badlands to Raleigh is 1369.7 miles (2204.3 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ESE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1677.9 miles, taking about 31h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 15min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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.