Badlands to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1462.5 miles 2353.6 km · straight line
1747.8 miles actual route 2812.8 km · driving distance
32h 32min estimated drive time
$168 - $207 estimated fuel cost
~3h 27min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Badlands from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Badlands to Virginia Beach is 1462.5 miles (2353.6 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1747.8 miles, taking about 32h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 27min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

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 Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 32min $168 - $207 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 2min $140–$262* Budget
Train ~42h 18min $210–$612* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Badlands & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Badlands
43.86°N, 102.34°W
America/Chicago
785m elevation
Virginia Beach
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 488 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM