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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Main Street
26 m · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
51 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Jackson Boulevard
2777 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East, US 85 South
1555 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
23.6 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
337.3 mi · 5 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
1789 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
631 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left onto North Marion Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Marion Road
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Continue on 471st Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · 471st Avenue
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Turn left onto 258th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 258th Street
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Turn right onto 470th Avenue
2096 ft · 57 sec · 470th Avenue
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Continue on South West Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South West Avenue
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Turn right onto Superior Avenue
30 m · 4 sec · Superior Avenue
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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337 mi · 05h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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).
#1 Spearfish
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 11,900 |
| Coordinates | 44.4908200, -103.8593700 |
| Altitude | 1112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crooks
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 43.6647000, -96.8108900 |
| Altitude | 484 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crooks (-96.81089, 43.6647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 626 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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