Brookings to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1115.3 miles 1794.9 km · straight line
1443.3 miles actual route 2322.7 km · driving distance
24h 47min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Brookings from Las Vegas?

The distance from Brookings to Las Vegas is 1115.3 miles (1794.9 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WSW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1443.3 miles, taking about 24h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Las Vegas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 47min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 44min $115–$216* Budget
Train ~32h 13min $173–$505* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brookings & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Brookings
44.31°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 372 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM