How far is Crooks, SD from Pierre, SD?

The driving distance from Crooks, SD to Pierre, SD is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.54 mi
03h 20m
Flight
182.48 mi
293.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.48 mi
Kilometers
293.67 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.54 mi
Kilometers
356.54 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierre
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM CDT
Return by in Crooks
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crooks
2026-04-22T18:24
Arrive Pierre
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crooks
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kimball
SD

City in Brule County, South Dakota, United States

From Crooks
110.4 mi
01h 40m
To Pierre
111.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crooks and Pierre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crooks and Pierre.

  1. 1

    Start on Superior Avenue

    30 m · 10 sec · Superior Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North West Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North West Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 470th Avenue

    2096 ft · 1 min · 470th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 258th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 258th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 471st Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · 471st Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Marion Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Marion Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Hartford, Mitchell

    2579 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    181.7 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, SD 53: Pierre State Capitol, Fort Pierre

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto US Highway 83

    30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83

  12. 12

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Deadwood Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North Deadwood Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Highway 83

    2590 ft · 33 sec · North Highway 83

  15. 15

    Continue on West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    1115 ft · 25 sec · South Pierre Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crooks and Pierre.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
182 mi · 82%
US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 14%
North Marion Road
1.27 mi · 1%
258th Street
1 mi
471st Avenue
1 mi
South 1st Street
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

182 mi · 02h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
182.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimball
01h 40m from Crooks
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crooks and Partly Sunny near Pierre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crooks to Pierre?

The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Crooks and 111.2 miles from Pierre.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crooks and Partly Sunny near Pierre.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crooks and Pierre. Straight-line distance: 182.48 mi (293.67 km).

Crooks

#1 Crooks

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,341
Coordinates43.6647000, -96.8108900
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
Pierre

#2 Pierre

Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County

Population13,708
Coordinates44.3683200, -100.3509700
Altitude451
CountryUnited States
Start: Superior Avenue (-96.810889, 43.66463)
End: US 14 (-100.350889, 44.368274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.59 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.98
15.64 gal · 59.18 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.49 $58.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.26 $66.52
Premium $4.65 $36.39 $72.79
Diesel $5.30 $41.48 $82.95

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Crooks and Pierre. The current time is 18:24:09.

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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.