Brookings to Sandpoint: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brookings from Sandpoint?

The distance from Brookings to Sandpoint is 979 miles (1575.5 km) as the crow flies. Sandpoint is located WNW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1174.8 miles, taking about 23h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Sandpoint in Idaho.

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 Sandpoint. 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.