Brookings to Grand Forks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

250 miles 402.3 km · straight line
312.5 miles estimated 502.9 km · driving distance
6h 17min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Brookings from Grand Forks?

The distance from Brookings to Grand Forks is 250 miles (402.3 km) as the crow flies. Grand Forks is located N of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 312.5 miles, taking about 6h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Grand Forks in North Dakota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brookings and Grand Forks. 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 Grand Forks

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 17min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 32min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 58min $38–$109* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brookings & Grand Forks

Quick Facts

Brookings
44.31°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Grand Forks
47.93°N, 97.03°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 99.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients