Badlands to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Badlands from Yellowstone?

The distance from Badlands to Yellowstone is 410.7 miles (661 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located W of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 492.9 miles, taking about 9h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands and Yellowstone. 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.