Badlands to Winona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Winona?

The distance from Badlands to Winona is 532 miles (856.2 km) as the crow flies. Winona is located E of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 638.4 miles, taking about 12h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Winona in Minnesota.

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 Winona. 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.