Brookings to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Brookings from Colorado Springs?
The distance from Brookings to Colorado Springs is 560.9 miles (902.7 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located SW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 746.6 miles, taking about 13h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Colorado Springs
Suggested Stops Between Brookings & Colorado Springs
- 174 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 187 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44.4 times to circle the Earth's equator