Brookings to Greeley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

484.7 miles 780 km · straight line
581.6 miles estimated 936 km · driving distance
11h 42min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Brookings from Greeley?

The distance from Brookings to Greeley is 484.7 miles (780 km) as the crow flies. Greeley is located WSW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 581.6 miles, taking about 11h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Greeley 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 Greeley. 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 Greeley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 42min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 2min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 7min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brookings & Greeley

Quick Facts

Brookings
44.31°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Greeley
40.42°N, 104.71°W
America/Denver
1425m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients