Brookings to Fort Collins: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brookings from Fort Collins?

The distance from Brookings to Fort Collins is 494.4 miles (795.6 km) as the crow flies. Fort Collins is located WSW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 593.2 miles, taking about 11h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Fort Collins in Colorado.

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. 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 Fort Collins. 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.