Badlands to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from St. Paul?

The distance from Badlands to St. Paul is 462.5 miles (744.4 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located ENE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 555.1 miles, taking about 11h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and St. Paul in Minnesota.

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 St. Paul. 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.