Brookings to Laramie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

491.2 miles 790.5 km · straight line
589.4 miles estimated 948.6 km · driving distance
11h 51min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Brookings from Laramie?

The distance from Brookings to Laramie is 491.2 miles (790.5 km) as the crow flies. Laramie is located WSW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 589.4 miles, taking about 11h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Laramie in Wyoming.

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 Laramie. 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 Laramie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 51min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 13min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 15min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brookings & Laramie

Quick Facts

Brookings
44.31°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Laramie
41.31°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2184m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients