Arches to Brookings: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Arches from Brookings?

The distance from Arches to Brookings is 764.6 miles (1230.5 km) as the crow flies. Brookings is located NE of Arches. By car, the driving distance is approximately 917.5 miles, taking about 18h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Arches in Utah 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 Arches 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.