Brookings to Salina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brookings from Salina?

The distance from Brookings to Salina is 380.3 miles (612.1 km) as the crow flies. Salina is located S of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 456.4 miles, taking about 9h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Salina in Kansas.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

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