Brookings to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1013.7 miles 1631.4 km · straight line
1216.5 miles estimated 1957.7 km · driving distance
24h 28min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Brookings from Spokane?

The distance from Brookings to Spokane is 1013.7 miles (1631.4 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located WNW of Brookings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1216.5 miles, taking about 24h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Brookings in South Dakota and Spokane 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 Spokane. 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 Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 28min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 22min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~31h 48min $146–$426* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brookings & Spokane

Quick Facts

Brookings
44.31°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 338 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients