Brookings to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1109.5 miles 1785.5 km · straight line
1471.1 miles actual route 2367.5 km · driving distance
27h 24min estimated drive time
$142 - $174 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
233° SW bearing direction

How far is Brookings from Phoenix?

The distance from Brookings to Phoenix is 1109.5 miles (1785.5 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located SW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1471.1 miles, taking about 27h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Phoenix 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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 24min $142 - $174 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 53min $118–$221* Budget
Train ~35h 37min $177–$515* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brookings & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Brookings
44.31°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
Explore more routes from Phoenix

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 370 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM