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South Dakota State University - - Transportation

The closest major airport is Hector International Airport, located in Fargo, North Dakota, at a driving distance of 180 miles from the city center of Brookings, SD, which can be made in approximately 3 hours.

 

Getting around in Brookings, SD

If you plan to drive to Brookings this is what you should know: the city is served by I-29, north-south, and US Route 14, east-west. Within the city, the public transportation service is provided by BATA (Brookings Area Transit Authority), which offers bus service throughout the entire city, as well as to several nearby communities, from Monday through Friday, between 7 30 am and 5 00 pm.

 

If you plan to drive to Brookings this is what you should know: the city is served by I-29, north-south, and US Route 14, east-west. Within the city, the public transportation service is provided by BATA (Brookings Area Transit Authority), which offers bus service throughout the entire city, as well as to several nearby communities, from Monday through Friday, between 7 30 am and 5 00 pm.

 

How to get to South Dakota State University campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

 

From the South: Start by travelling north on I-29, and take the first Brookings exit (132). Turn left (west) and travel into Brookings. You are on Highway 14, which is also 6th Street (the main thoroughfare through town). Follow 6th Street and turn right (north) on 22nd Avenue (the first right after Perkins's). Drive North to 11th Street. Make a left (west) and then proceed onto 16th Avenue. Follow 16th Avenue to North Campus Drive. Turn left (west) and drive to H.M. Briggs Library (parking located behind the building).

 

From the East: Start by travelling west, you will enter Brookings on Highway 14, which is also 6th Street. Follow 6th Street and turn right (north) on 22nd Avenue (the first right after Perkins's). Drive North to 11th Street. Make a left (west) and then proceed onto 16th Avenue. Follow 16th Avenue to North Campus Drive. Turn left (west) and drive to H.M. Briggs Library (parking located behind the building).

 

From the North: Start by travelling south on I-29, take the second exit into Brookings (132). Turn right (west) and drive into Brookings. You are on Highway 14, which is also 6th Street (the main thoroughfare through town). Follow 6th Street and turn right (north) on 22nd Avenue (the first right after Perkins's). Drive North to 11th Street. Make a left (west) and then proceed onto 16th Avenue. Follow 16th Avenue to North Campus Drive. Turn left (west) and drive to H.M. Briggs Library (parking located behind the building).

 

From the West: Start by travelling east on Highway 14, and follow the Highway 14 Bypass Route until you come to Medary Avenue (there is a stoplight at this intersection). Turn right (south) onto Medary Avenue, then turn left (east) onto North Campus Drive. Continue on North Campus Drive. Turn left (west) and drive to H. M. Briggs Library (parking located behind the building).