How far is Crooks, SD from Yankton, SD?
The driving distance from Crooks, SD to Yankton, SD is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crooks and Yankton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crooks and Yankton.
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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
1.9 mi · 4 min · 258th Street
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Take the ramp right toward Renner, Crooks
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
59.1 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 50: Vermillion, Yankton
755 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SD 50: Vermillion, Yankton
142 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto SD Highway 50
28.8 mi · 33 min · SD Highway 50
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Continue on East 4th Street
3.8 mi · 4 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1391 ft · 26 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crooks and Yankton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Renner
Merge slight left
59.1 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Crooks and Sunny near Yankton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crooks to Yankton?
The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Emmet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Crooks and 39.6 miles from Yankton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crooks and Sunny near Yankton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crooks and Yankton. Straight-line distance: 62.26 mi (100.2 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 Yankton
County seat of Yankton County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 14,651 |
| Coordinates | 42.8711100, -97.3972800 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 4th Street (-97.397278, 42.871173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.14 | $26.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.39 | $32.78 |
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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