Brookings to Pullman: Road Trip Guide & Distance

997.8 miles 1605.8 km · straight line
1197.4 miles estimated 1927 km · driving distance
24h 5min estimated drive time
$115 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Brookings from Pullman?

The distance from Brookings to Pullman is 997.8 miles (1605.8 km) as the crow flies. Pullman is located WNW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1197.4 miles, taking about 24h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Pullman 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 Pullman. 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 Pullman

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 5min $115 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 54min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~31h 19min $144–$419* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brookings & Pullman

Quick Facts

Brookings
44.31°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Pullman
46.73°N, 117.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
717m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 333 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients