Badlands to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Tulsa?

The distance from Badlands to Tulsa is 628.8 miles (1012 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located SE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 754.6 miles, taking about 15h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Tulsa in Oklahoma.

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 Tulsa. 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.