Brookings to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1152.1 miles 1854.1 km · straight line
1382.5 miles estimated 2224.9 km · driving distance
27h 49min estimated drive time
$133 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is Brookings from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Brookings to Lake Havasu City is 1152.1 miles (1854.1 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located WSW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1382.5 miles, taking about 27h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Lake Havasu City in Arizona.

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 Lake Havasu 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.

How to Get from Brookings to Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 49min $133 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 23min $111–$207* Budget
Train ~36h 10min $166–$484* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brookings & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Brookings
44.31°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Lake Havasu City
34.48°N, 114.32°W
America/Phoenix
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 384 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients