Badlands to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Badlands to Rochester, Minnesota is 490.9 miles (790 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 589.1 miles, taking about 11h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Rochester, Minnesota 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 Rochester, Minnesota. 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.