Badlands to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Badlands to Rocky Mountain is 297.1 miles (478.1 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located SW of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.3 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain. 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.