Badlands to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

659.5 miles 1061.3 km · straight line
791.4 miles estimated 1273.6 km · driving distance
15h 55min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Badlands to Springfield, Missouri is 659.5 miles (1061.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located SE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 791.4 miles, taking about 15h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Springfield, 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands and Springfield, 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 Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 55min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 6min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 42min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients