Brookings to Cody: Road Trip Guide & Distance

604.5 miles 972.9 km · straight line
725.5 miles estimated 1167.5 km · driving distance
14h 36min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Brookings from Cody?

The distance from Brookings to Cody is 604.5 miles (972.9 km) as the crow flies. Cody is located W of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 725.5 miles, taking about 14h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Cody in Wyoming.

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 Cody. 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 Cody

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 36min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 31min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 59min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brookings & Cody

Quick Facts

Brookings
44.31°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Cody
44.53°N, 109.06°W
America/Denver
1524m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients