Billings to Brookings: Road Trip Guide & Distance

579.7 miles 932.9 km · straight line
695.6 miles estimated 1119.5 km · driving distance
14h 0min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Billings from Brookings?

The distance from Billings to Brookings is 579.7 miles (932.9 km) as the crow flies. Brookings is located E of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 695.6 miles, taking about 14h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Billings 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 Billings to Brookings

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 0min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 48min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 12min $83–$243* Comfort

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients