Origin
Crooks, SD
Morning in Crooks on Tuesday
Local time
9:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crooks, SD to Lyons, SD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crooks, SD
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Trip Overview
Crooks, SD to Lyons, SD is 7.2 miles and takes about 17 minutes via CR 143, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll find yourself on a mix of county roads and local streets, making it a quick and easy trip. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick errand, a short scenic detour, or a simple connection between two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 143 | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| 256th Street | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| 470th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North West Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 126 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Superior Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CR 143
— 3.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crooks, SD and Lyons, SD.
1
Start on Superior Avenue
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Superior Avenue
2
Turn right onto North West Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North West Avenue
3
Continue on CR 137
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
470th Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 126
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
256th Street
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 126
322 ft
·
8 sec
·
CR 126
6
Continue on CR 143
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
CR 143
7
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
3rd Street
8
Arrive at destination
3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North West Avenue
Turn right onto North West Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 126 / 256th Street
Turn left onto CR 126 / 256th Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 126
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 126
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.13 one way
$2.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.24 | $2.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Lyons, SD
Morning in Lyons on Tuesday
Local time
9:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
35°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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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 characterized as a mixed route, with 48% of it utilizing highway conditions. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 3.3 miles along CR 143. The journey involves navigating through a combination of county roads and local streets, suggesting a varied driving experience that isn't solely confined to high-speed travel. Expect to transition between different road types, offering a dynamic feel rather than a monotonous cruise.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on CR 143.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North West Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North West Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 126 / 256th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (CR 126): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 7.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on CR 143. 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 (North West Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (CR 126 / 256th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (CR 126): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lyons, 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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