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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.16 mi
00h 17m
Flight
4.93 mi
7.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.93 mi
Kilometers
7.94 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.16 mi
Kilometers
11.53 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyons
Sat, Apr 18, 5:57 AM CDT
Return by in Crooks
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crooks
2026-04-18T05:39
Arrive Lyons
Sat, Apr 18, 5:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crooks
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hartford
SD

City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States

From Crooks
3.6 mi
00h 08m
To Lyons
3.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Superior Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · Superior Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North West Avenue

    1028 ft · 28 sec · North West Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 470th Avenue

    2444 ft · 1 min · 470th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 256th Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · 256th Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    98 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    884 ft · 39 sec · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
256th Street
6.32 mi · 88%
470th Avenue
0.46 mi · 6%
North West Avenue
0.19 mi · 3%
3rd Street
0.17 mi · 2%
Superior Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

256th Street

Continue straight

3.35 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartford
00h 08m from Crooks
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

Crooks

#1 Crooks

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,341
Coordinates43.6647000, -96.8108900
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lyons

Unincorporated community in South Dakota, United States of America

Population618
Coordinates43.7230300, -96.8678300
Altitude470
CountryUnited States
Start: Crooks (-96.81089, 43.6647)
End: Lyons (-96.86783, 43.72303)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.96 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.89
0.5 gal · 1.92 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Crooks and Lyons. The current time is 05:39:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.