Badlands to Saint Charles, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

707.1 miles 1138 km · straight line
848.5 miles estimated 1365.6 km · driving distance
17h 4min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Saint Charles, Missouri?

The distance from Badlands to Saint Charles, Missouri is 707.1 miles (1138 km) as the crow flies. Saint Charles, Missouri is located ESE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 848.5 miles, taking about 17h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Saint Charles, Missouri in Missouri.

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 Saint Charles, Missouri. 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 Saint Charles, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 4min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 29min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~22h 11min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Saint Charles, Missouri

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Saint Charles, Missouri
38.78°N, 90.48°W
America/Chicago
147m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients