Badlands to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Badlands to Saint Joseph is 477.8 miles (769 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located ESE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 573.4 miles, taking about 11h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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 Saint Joseph. 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.