Badlands to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1019.4 miles 1640.5 km · straight line
1283.7 miles actual route 2065.9 km · driving distance
23h 27min estimated drive time
$124 - $152 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Badlands from San Antonio?

The distance from Badlands to San Antonio is 1019.4 miles (1640.5 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SSE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1283.7 miles, taking about 23h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and San Antonio in Texas.

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 San Antonio. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 27min $124 - $152 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 8min $103–$193* Budget
Train ~30h 29min $154–$449* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 340 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM