Brookings to Rockford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brookings from Rockford?

The distance from Brookings to Rockford is 412.1 miles (663.2 km) as the crow flies. Rockford is located ESE of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 494.5 miles, taking about 9h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Rockford in Illinois.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brookings and Rockford. 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.