Brookings to Glacier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

861.7 miles 1386.8 km · straight line
1034.1 miles estimated 1664.2 km · driving distance
20h 48min estimated drive time
$100 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Brookings from Glacier?

The distance from Brookings to Glacier is 861.7 miles (1386.8 km) as the crow flies. Glacier is located WNW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1034.1 miles, taking about 20h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Glacier in Montana.

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 Glacier. 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 Glacier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 48min $100 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 58min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~27h 2min $124–$362* Comfort

Quick Facts

Brookings
44.31°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Glacier
48.76°N, 113.79°W
America/Denver
1966m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients