How far is Crooks, SD from Lyons, SD?
The driving distance from Crooks, SD to Lyons, SD is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crooks and Lyons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crooks and Lyons.
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Start on Superior Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Superior Avenue
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Turn right onto North West Avenue
1028 ft · 28 sec · North West Avenue
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Continue on 470th Avenue
2444 ft · 1 min · 470th Avenue
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Turn left onto 256th Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · 256th Street
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Keep slight right
98 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
884 ft · 39 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crooks and Lyons.
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.
256th Street
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3.35 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Crooks and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lyons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crooks to Lyons?
The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Crooks and 3.6 miles from Lyons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Crooks and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lyons.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crooks and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 4.93 mi (7.94 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 Lyons
Unincorporated community in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 618 |
| Coordinates | 43.7230300, -96.8678300 |
| Altitude | 470 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyons (-96.86783, 43.72303)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.94 | $1.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.16 | $2.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
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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