How far is Crooks, SD from Spearfish, SD?
The driving distance from Crooks, SD to Spearfish, SD is about 388.8 miles (625.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 354.4 miles (570.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crooks and Spearfish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crooks and Spearfish.
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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 mi · 2 min · 258th Street
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Turn right onto 471st Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · 471st Avenue
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Continue on North Marion Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Marion Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Hartford, Mitchell
2579 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
382.7 mi · 6 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University
1541 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
45 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crooks and Spearfish.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
383 mi · 06h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Crooks and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spearfish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crooks to Spearfish?
The road trip is about 388.8 miles (625.7 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.9 miles from Crooks and 194.9 miles from Spearfish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 354.4 miles (570.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 5:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.74 one way or $103.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crooks and Spearfish, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crooks and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spearfish.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crooks and Spearfish. Straight-line distance: 354.37 mi (570.3 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 Spearfish
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 11,900 |
| Coordinates | 44.4908200, -103.8593700 |
| Altitude | 1112 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-103.859247, 44.49086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 626 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $51.74 | $103.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.35 | $116.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $63.85 | $127.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $72.77 | $145.54 |
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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