How far is Spearfish, SD from Crooks, SD?

The driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Crooks, SD is about 388.9 miles (625.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 354.4 miles (570.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
388.9 mi
06h 18m
Flight
354.37 mi
570.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
354.37 mi
Kilometers
570.3 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.9 mi
Kilometers
625.88 km
Drive Time
06h 18m

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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 06h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crooks
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Spearfish
Sat, Apr 18, 12:55 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spearfish
2026-04-18T00:17
Arrive Crooks
Sat, Apr 18, 6:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:19 PM to 2:49 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spearfish
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Draper
SD

Town in South Dakota, United States of America

From Spearfish
194 mi
03h 09m
To Crooks
194.9 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    26 m · 30 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    51 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jackson Boulevard

    2777 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East, US 85 South

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    337.3 mi · 5 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1789 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    631 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Marion Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Marion Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 471st Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · 471st Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 258th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 258th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 470th Avenue

    2096 ft · 57 sec · 470th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South West Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South West Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Superior Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · Superior Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Superior Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
383 mi · 99%
North Marion Road
1.55 mi
258th Street
1 mi
471st Avenue
1 mi
South West Avenue
0.94 mi
East Jackson Boulevard
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Continue straight

337 mi · 05h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
354.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Draper
03h 09m from Spearfish
Leave By
11:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Spearfish and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Crooks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 388.9 miles (625.9 km) and usually takes 06h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194 miles from Spearfish and 194.9 miles from Crooks.

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 34.5 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

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 Spearfish and Crooks, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Spearfish and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Crooks.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spearfish and Crooks. Straight-line distance: 354.37 mi (570.3 km).

Spearfish

#1 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

Population11,900
Coordinates44.4908200, -103.8593700
Altitude1112
CountryUnited States
Crooks

#2 Crooks

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,341
Coordinates43.6647000, -96.8108900
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
Start: Spearfish (-103.85937, 44.49082)
End: Crooks (-96.81089, 43.6647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 626 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.72 gal
51.95 L · about $51.74
Round trip
$103.48
27.44 gal · 103.9 L
Estimated CO2
121.9 kg one way
Round trip: 243.9 kg / 538 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spearfish, SD and Crooks, SD. The current time in Spearfish is 00:17:31, although it is 01:17:31 in Crooks.

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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.