Brookings to Bryce Canyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

925.3 miles 1489.2 km · straight line
1110.4 miles estimated 1787 km · driving distance
22h 20min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Brookings from Bryce Canyon?

The distance from Brookings to Bryce Canyon is 925.3 miles (1489.2 km) as the crow flies. Bryce Canyon is located WSW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1110.4 miles, taking about 22h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Bryce Canyon in Utah.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Brookings and Bryce Canyon. 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 Brookings to Bryce Canyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 20min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 48min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~29h 2min $133–$389* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brookings & Bryce Canyon

Quick Facts

Brookings
44.31°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 308 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients