Bozeman to Brookings: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bozeman from Brookings?

The distance from Bozeman to Brookings is 701.4 miles (1128.8 km) as the crow flies. Brookings is located E of Bozeman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 841.7 miles, taking about 16h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Bozeman 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. 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 Bozeman 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.