Closest airports
| Airport | City | Drive to the park | Straight-line miles | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) | Rapid City, SD | 1 h 40 min (83 mi) | 38 | Regional |
| Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) | Chadron, NE | 3 h 20 min (180 mi) | 66 | Regional |
| Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) | Alliance, NE | 4 h 10 min (207 mi) | 114 | Regional |
| Denver International Airport (DEN) | Denver, CO | 8 h 25 min (447 mi) | 287 | Large hub |
Drive times run from the airport to Ben Reifel Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.
Regional airports have fewer flights, so compare fares with the larger hub.
Directions from the park service
Badlands National Park is located 75 miles east of Rapid City, South Dakota. Physical Addresses for GPS* Park Headquarters: 25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior, SD 57750. Northeast Entrance (I-90, Exit 131): 21020 SD Hwy 240, Interior, SD 57750. Pinnacles Entrance (I-90, Exit 110): 24240 Hwy 240, Wall, SD 57790. Interior Entrance: 20640 SD Hwy 377, Interior, SD 57750.
Hours
Open 24 hours, every day. The park is open to visitors all year with the exception of weather closures.
Visitor centers
- Ben Reifel Visitor Center: Daily, 8:00AM - 5:00PM. Hours vary depending on season. Be sure to scroll further down to view hours
- White River Visitor Center: Daily, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. This visitor center is located on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and is only open seasonally. 2025 Summer season, the last day White River Visitor Center will be open is September 26.
Last gas, groceries and EV charging
Places mapped in OpenStreetMap within 19 miles (straight line) of Ben Reifel Visitor Center and White River Visitor Center. Fill up before you head deep into the park: most parks have little or no fuel inside.
Gas stations (2 within reach)
| Place | Where | Miles | Fuel extras and hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboy Corner | 500 SD-377, Interior, SD 57750, USA | 2.5 | Daily 6:30 am to 9 pm |
| Conoco | See map | 6.2 |
Grocery stores and supermarkets
None mapped within this distance. Stock up on food before you arrive; small camp stores may be the only option.
EV charging
None mapped within this distance. Charge fully before you arrive, and check PlugShare or your car’s app for chargers farther out.
Opening hours and fuel types are what local mappers have recorded, so call ahead in winter or off season. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
Getting around
Most parks are best seen by car. Fill up before you enter, since gas inside parks is limited or absent. Parking at popular trailheads fills early in summer.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: directions, hours and visitor centers (public domain)
- OurAirports: airport list and locations (public domain)
- OSRM drive-time estimates on OpenStreetMap road data (ODbL)
- OpenStreetMap: gas stations, grocery stores and EV chargers (ODbL)
Last checked 1 November 2026.