Brookings to Cañon City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brookings from Cañon City?

The distance from Brookings to Cañon City is 596.2 miles (959.5 km) as the crow flies. Cañon City is located SW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 715.4 miles, taking about 14h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Cañon City in Colorado.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brookings and Cañon City. 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.