How far is Pierre, SD from Crooks, SD?

The driving distance from Pierre, SD to Crooks, SD is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.61 mi
03h 42m
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
221.61 mi
Kilometers
356.65 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crooks
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM CDT
Return by in Pierre
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pierre
2026-04-19T05:41
Arrive Crooks
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pierre
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 Pierre
110.6 mi
01h 51m
To Crooks
111 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSE
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 Pierre and Crooks.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Euclid Avenue

    551 ft · 15 sec · South Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    564 ft · 14 sec · South Pierre Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Highway 83

    2600 ft · 36 sec · North Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on North Deadwood Street

    1.1 km · 46 sec · North Deadwood Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    30.9 mi · 35 min · South US Highway 83

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    181.7 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1789 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    631 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Marion Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Marion Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 471st Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · 471st Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 258th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 258th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 470th Avenue

    2096 ft · 57 sec · 470th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South West Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South West Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Superior Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · Superior Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Superior Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 83
213 mi · 96%
North Marion Road
1.55 mi · 1%
258th Street
1 mi
471st Avenue
1 mi
North 1st Street
0.99 mi
South West Avenue
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 83

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
182.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimball
01h 51m from Pierre
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pierre and Sunny near Crooks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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 110.6 miles from Pierre and 111 miles from Crooks.

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 39.1 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 9:36 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 Sunny around Pierre and Sunny near Crooks.

Flight Path Map

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

Pierre

#1 Pierre

Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County

Population13,708
Coordinates44.3683200, -100.3509700
Altitude451
CountryUnited States
Crooks

#2 Crooks

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,341
Coordinates43.6647000, -96.8108900
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
Start: Pierre (-100.35097, 44.36832)
End: Crooks (-96.81089, 43.6647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
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
29.6 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.98
15.64 gal · 59.2 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pierre and Crooks. The current time is 05:41:11.

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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.