How far is Crooks, SD from Sioux Falls, SD?

The driving distance from Crooks, SD to Sioux Falls, SD is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.42 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9.67 mi
15.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.67 mi
Kilometers
15.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.42 mi
Kilometers
23.2 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux Falls
Tue, May 12, 6:44 PM CDT
Return by in Crooks
Tue, May 12, 7:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crooks
2026-05-12T18:26
Arrive Sioux Falls
Tue, May 12, 6:44 PM 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
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crooks
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Brandon
SD

City in South Dakota, United States of America

From Crooks
7.2 mi
00h 08m
To Sioux Falls
7.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crooks and Sioux Falls.

  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

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 258th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward Renner, Crooks

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 90 East: Albert Lea

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South

    2551 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Downtown

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion

    610 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue

    633 ft · 23 sec · South Lowell Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue

    540 ft · 24 sec · North Chicago Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chicago Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 229 South
4.05 mi · 28%
Interstate 90 East
3.98 mi · 28%
Renner
2.32 mi · 16%
258th Street
1.93 mi · 13%
North West Avenue
0.94 mi · 7%
470th Avenue
0.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Interstate 90 East

Merge slight left

3.75 mi · 00h 04m

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 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
00h 08m from Crooks
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Crooks and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Sioux Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crooks to Sioux Falls?

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 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?

Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Crooks and 7.2 miles from Sioux Falls.

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

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Crooks and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Sioux Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crooks and Sioux Falls. Straight-line distance: 9.67 mi (15.56 km).

Crooks

#1 Crooks

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,341
Coordinates43.6647000, -96.8108900
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
Sioux Falls

#2 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

Population157,584
Coordinates43.5499700, -96.7003300
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Start: Superior Avenue (-96.810889, 43.66463)
End: North Chicago Avenue (-96.700171, 43.549971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.93 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.85
1.02 gal · 3.86 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.92 $3.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.65 $2.37 $4.75
Diesel $5.30 $2.71 $5.41

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Crooks and Sioux Falls. The current time is 18:26:50.

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.