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

The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Crooks, SD is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
14.63 mi
00h 23m
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
14.63 mi
Kilometers
23.55 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crooks
Thu, Apr 16, 12:41 AM CDT
Return by in Sioux Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 1:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux Falls
2026-04-16T00:18
Arrive Crooks
Thu, Apr 16, 12:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sioux Falls
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Brandon
SD

City in South Dakota, United States of America

From Sioux Falls
7.3 mi
00h 11m
To Crooks
7.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Chicago Avenue

    540 ft · 29 sec · North Chicago Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street

    992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Lowell Avenue

    633 ft · 19 sec · North Lowell Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    549 ft · 25 sec · East 10th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 90

    1343 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 29: Fargo

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Renner, Crooks

    1356 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 258th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 258th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 470th Avenue

    2096 ft · 57 sec · 470th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South West Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South West Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Superior Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · Superior Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Superior Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 10th Street
4.33 mi · 30%
I 90
4.04 mi · 28%
I 29
2.16 mi · 15%
258th Street
2.08 mi · 14%
South West Avenue
0.94 mi · 6%
470th Avenue
0.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East 10th Street

Take the ramp slight left

4.22 mi · 00h 05m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandon
00h 11m from Sioux Falls
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sioux Falls and Sunny near Crooks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 7.3 miles from Sioux Falls and 7.3 miles from Crooks.

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 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sioux Falls and Sunny near Crooks.

Flight Path Map

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

Sioux Falls

#1 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

Population157,584
Coordinates43.5499700, -96.7003300
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Crooks

#2 Crooks

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,341
Coordinates43.6647000, -96.8108900
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux Falls (-96.70033, 43.54997)
End: Crooks (-96.81089, 43.6647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
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
0.52 gal
1.95 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.92
1.04 gal · 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.96 $3.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.65 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $5.30 $2.76 $5.52

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sioux Falls and Crooks. The current time is 00:18:34.

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.