1 day in Badlands National Park & Wind Cave National Park Itinerary

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Dayton to Badlands National Park is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Dayton to Badlands National Park, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Badlands National Park when traveling from Dayton in August, with lows around 58°F. You will leave for Wind Cave National Park on the 5th (Fri).

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): explore the fascinating underground world of Wind Cave National Park.

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Drive from Badlands National Park to Wind Cave National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Badlands National Park in August, with highs in Wind Cave National Park at 77°F and lows at 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride back home.