Brookings to Castle Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brookings from Castle Rock?

The distance from Brookings to Castle Rock is 536.7 miles (863.7 km) as the crow flies. Castle Rock is located SW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 644 miles, taking about 12h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock. 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.