Brookings to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1241.5 miles 1998 km · straight line
1524.2 miles actual route 2452.9 km · driving distance
26h 12min estimated drive time
$147 - $181 estimated fuel cost
~3h 0min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Brookings from Seattle?

The distance from Brookings to Seattle is 1241.5 miles (1998 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1524.2 miles, taking about 26h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Seattle 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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 12min $147 - $181 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 26min $122–$229* Budget
Train ~34h 4min $183–$533* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brookings & Seattle

Quick Facts

Brookings
44.31°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 414 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM