Brookings to El Paso: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Brookings from El Paso?
The distance from Brookings to El Paso is 1013.1 miles (1630.4 km) as the crow flies. El Paso is located SW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1204.1 miles, taking about 23h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and El Paso in Texas.
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 El Paso. 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 El Paso
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 338 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
- You could travel this distance about 24.6 times to circle the Earth's equator