Origin
Brandon, SD
Night in Brandon on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandon, SD to Crooks, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brandon, SD
Patrick
Crooks, SD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Brandon and Crooks, this 16.6-mile journey across the South Dakota Great Plains is a straightforward affair. You can expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. The route primarily relies on I-90 and I-29, keeping your travel time efficient and predictable. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is a very economical drive for those commuting or visiting between these two communities. Since the entire trip takes place within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the short trek.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| 258th Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| I 29 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| North Splitrock Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| South West Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 470th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Sylvan Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Superior Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 9.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, SD and Crooks, SD.
1
Start on North Pipestone Street
44 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Pipestone Street
2
Turn right onto East Sylvan Circle
107 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Sylvan Circle
3
Turn right onto SD 11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Splitrock Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge onto I 90
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 29: Fargo
7
Merge onto I 29
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 29
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Renner, Crooks
9
Turn left onto 258th Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
258th Street
10
Turn right onto CR 137
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
470th Avenue
11
Continue on CR 137
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South West Avenue
12
Turn right onto Superior Avenue
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
Superior Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Superior Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Sylvan Circle
Turn right onto East Sylvan Circle
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SD 11 / North Splitrock Boulevard
Turn right onto SD 11 / North Splitrock Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 29: Fargo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 29: Fargo
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Renner, Crooks
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Renner, Crooks
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Crooks, SD
Night in Crooks on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 67% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will quickly settle into a rhythm on the interstate, where the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 9.4 miles on I-90. While the transition from the interstate to 258th Street and eventually I-29 keeps things moving, the experience is largely defined by the steady pace of South Dakota’s road network. Expect a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed over technical maneuvering. It is the type of route where you can easily find your cruising speed and maintain it until you reach your destination.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and 258th Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Sylvan Circle.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Sylvan Circle): Navigation decision point; near the start (SD 11 / North Splitrock Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brandon, SD to Crooks, SD, road signs begin pointing toward Renner along the way.
Renner
12.9 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through SD can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Sylvan Circle): Navigation decision point; near the start (SD 11 / North Splitrock Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crooks, SD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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