Boulder to Brookings: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Boulder from Brookings?

The distance from Boulder to Brookings is 525.3 miles (845.4 km) as the crow flies. Brookings is located NE of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 630.4 miles, taking about 12h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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 Boulder 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.