Appleton to Brookings: Road Trip Guide & Distance

414.5 miles 667 km · straight line
497.3 miles estimated 800.4 km · driving distance
10h 0min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Brookings?

The distance from Appleton to Brookings is 414.5 miles (667 km) as the crow flies. Brookings is located W of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 497.3 miles, taking about 10h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin and Brookings in South Dakota.

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 Appleton and Brookings. 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.

How to Get from Appleton to Brookings

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 0min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 0min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 30min $60–$174* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Brookings

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients