Brookings to Hutchinson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brookings from Hutchinson?

The distance from Brookings to Hutchinson is 435.8 miles (701.4 km) as the crow flies. Hutchinson is located S of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 523 miles, taking about 10h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Hutchinson in Kansas.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brookings and Hutchinson. 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.