Brighton, Colorado to Brookings: Road Trip Guide & Distance

507.8 miles 817.2 km · straight line
609.3 miles estimated 980.6 km · driving distance
12h 15min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Brookings?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Brookings is 507.8 miles (817.2 km) as the crow flies. Brookings is located NE of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 609.3 miles, taking about 12h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado 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 Brighton, Colorado to Brookings

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 15min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 42min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 56min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, Colorado & Brookings

Quick Facts

Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m 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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients