Badlands to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Badlands from San Jose?
The distance from Badlands to San Jose is 1116.4 miles (1796.7 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located WSW of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1498.7 miles, taking about 26h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and San Jose in California.
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. 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 Jose. 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 Jose
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 372 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
- You could travel this distance about 22.3 times to circle the Earth's equator