Brookings to Junction City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brookings from Junction City?

The distance from Brookings to Junction City is 365 miles (587.4 km) as the crow flies. Junction City is located S of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 438 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Junction City 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 Junction City. 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.