Brookings to Elgin, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brookings from Elgin, Illinois?

The distance from Brookings to Elgin, Illinois is 456.8 miles (735.1 km) as the crow flies. Elgin, Illinois is located ESE of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 548.1 miles, taking about 11h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Elgin, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brookings and Elgin, Illinois. 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.