How far is Mitchell, SD from Crooks, SD?

The driving distance from Mitchell, SD to Crooks, SD is about 70 miles (112.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.06 mi
01h 15m
Flight
60.98 mi
98.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.98 mi
Kilometers
98.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.06 mi
Kilometers
112.75 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crooks
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 AM CDT
Return by in Mitchell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mitchell
2026-04-19T05:20
Arrive Crooks
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mitchell
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Salem
SD

City in South Dakota, United States of America

From Mitchell
35 mi
00h 37m
To Crooks
35.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Avenue

    10 m · 5 sec · West 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Sanborn Boulevard

    2659 ft · 1 min · South Sanborn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Havens Avenue

    2939 ft · 1 min · West Havens Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Burr Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Burr Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    62.8 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1789 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    631 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Marion Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Marion Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 471st Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · 471st Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 258th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 258th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 470th Avenue

    2096 ft · 57 sec · 470th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South West Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South West Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Superior Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · Superior Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Superior Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Burr Street
64.1 mi · 91%
North Marion Road
1.55 mi · 2%
258th Street
1 mi · 1%
471st Avenue
1 mi · 1%
South West Avenue
0.94 mi · 1%
West Havens Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Burr Street

Take the ramp slight left

62.8 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 37m from Mitchell
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mitchell and Sunny near Crooks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Mitchell and 35.1 miles from Crooks.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mitchell and Sunny near Crooks.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mitchell and Crooks. Straight-line distance: 60.98 mi (98.13 km).

Mitchell

#1 Mitchell

City in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States

Population15,697
Coordinates43.7094300, -98.0298000
Altitude400
CountryUnited States
Crooks

#2 Crooks

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,341
Coordinates43.6647000, -96.8108900
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
Start: Mitchell (-98.0298, 43.70943)
End: Crooks (-96.81089, 43.6647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.36 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
4.94 gal · 18.72 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.50 $21.01
Premium $4.65 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $5.30 $13.10 $26.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mitchell and Crooks. The current time is 05:20:31.

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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.