Brookings to Olympic: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1300.8 miles 2093.5 km · straight line
1561 miles estimated 2512.2 km · driving distance
31h 24min estimated drive time
$150 - $185 estimated fuel cost
~3h 7min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Brookings from Olympic?

The distance from Brookings to Olympic is 1300.8 miles (2093.5 km) as the crow flies. Olympic is located WNW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1561 miles, taking about 31h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Olympic in Washington.

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 Olympic. 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 Olympic

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 24min $150 - $185 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 41min $125–$234* Budget
Train ~40h 49min $187–$546* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brookings & Olympic

Quick Facts

Brookings
44.31°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Olympic
47.80°N, 123.60°W
America/Los_Angeles
1424m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 434 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients