Badlands to Willmar: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Willmar?

The distance from Badlands to Willmar is 370 miles (595.4 km) as the crow flies. Willmar is located ENE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 444 miles, taking about 8h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Willmar 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 Willmar. 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.