Badlands to Roy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

526.9 miles 848 km · straight line
632.3 miles estimated 1017.6 km · driving distance
12h 43min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Roy?

The distance from Badlands to Roy is 526.9 miles (848 km) as the crow flies. Roy is located WSW of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 632.3 miles, taking about 12h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Roy in Utah.

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. 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 Roy. 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.

How to Get from Badlands to Roy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 43min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 16min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 32min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Roy

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Roy
41.16°N, 112.03°W
America/Denver
1384m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients