How far is Crooks, SD from Brandon, SD?
The driving distance from Crooks, SD to Brandon, SD is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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The largest city in South Dakota.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crooks and Brandon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crooks and Brandon.
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Start on Superior Avenue
30 m · 10 sec · Superior Avenue
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Turn left onto North West Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North West Avenue
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Continue on 470th Avenue
2096 ft · 1 min · 470th Avenue
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Turn left onto 258th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · 258th Street
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Take the ramp right toward Renner, Crooks
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 90 East: Albert Lea
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SD 11: Corson, Brandon
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Splitrock Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · North Splitrock Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Sylvan Circle
33 m · 12 sec · East Sylvan Circle
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Turn left onto North Pipestone Street
13 m · 2 sec · North Pipestone Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pipestone Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crooks and Brandon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Interstate 90 East
Merge slight left
9.82 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Crooks and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crooks to Brandon?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sioux Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Crooks and 8.5 miles from Brandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crooks and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crooks and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 12.89 mi (20.74 km).
#1 Crooks
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 43.6647000, -96.8108900 |
| Altitude | 484 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brandon
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 10,168 |
| Coordinates | 43.5947000, -96.5719900 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pipestone Street (-96.57196, 43.594698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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