Albuquerque to Brookings: Road Trip Guide & Distance

823.8 miles 1325.8 km · straight line
1055.1 miles actual route 1698 km · driving distance
19h 38min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Brookings?

The distance from Albuquerque to Brookings is 823.8 miles (1325.8 km) as the crow flies. Brookings is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1055.1 miles, taking about 19h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Brookings in South Dakota.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Brookings. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Brookings

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 38min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 34min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~25h 31min $127–$369* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Brookings

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Brookings
44.31°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 275 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM