Origin
Crooks, SD
Late night in Crooks on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crooks, SD to Sioux Falls, 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
21m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Sioux Falls, SD
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Trip Overview
This quick 14.4-mile trip from Crooks, SD, to Sioux Falls, SD, will only take about 21 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward drive, focusing primarily on major highways, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it's an economical option for a short hop. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entire journey, experiencing a consistent landscape. This route is perfect if you're looking for efficiency and a no-fuss transition between two points in South Dakota.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| I 229 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| I 29 | 2 mi | 2m |
| 258th Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North West Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 470th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| I 229 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 3.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crooks, SD and Sioux Falls, SD.
1
Start on Superior Avenue
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
Superior Avenue
2
Turn left onto North West Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Avenue
3
Continue on CR 137
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
470th Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 130
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
258th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Renner, Crooks
6
Merge onto I 29
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 29
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Interstate 90 East: Albert Lea
8
Merge onto I 90
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 90
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 400
Toward I 229 South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 229
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 229
11
Take the exit onto I 229 Business
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 229 Business
Exit 6
Toward 10th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 229 Business
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 229 Business
Toward SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Lowell Avenue
14
Turn left onto East 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 8th Street
15
Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Chicago Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
North Chicago Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward Renner, Crooks
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Renner, Crooks
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 229 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 400
Toward I 229 South
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 229 Business
Take the exit onto I 229 Business toward 10th Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward 10th Street, Downtown
9
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 229 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 229 Business toward SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion
5
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
South Lowell Avenue
Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Sioux Falls, SD
Late night in Sioux Falls on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
21m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 67% of the drive utilizing major interstates. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 3.7 miles on I 90, offering a smooth, consistent pace. The road predominantly features the character of a well-maintained interstate system, designed for efficient travel. While not marked for significant scenic changes, the drive's focus is on directness and ease of navigation, providing a predictable on-the-road feel.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 229. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 14.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 229 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Crooks, SD and Sioux Falls, SD, road signs point toward Renner and Downtown.
Renner
3.3 mi in
|
~7m
Downtown
13.6 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 229 Business
About the Cities
Arriving in Sioux Falls, SD
Full guide →Founded 1856
Sioux Falls is a city of about 184,000 (2019) in Southeast South Dakota. Founded in 1883 in what was then known as the Dakota Territory, Sioux Falls has grown from a sleepy Midwestern town into a resort for shopping and tourism in the northern Great Plains. It is widely recognized as the largest urban center between Minneapolis and Denver.
Top landmarks
- • South Dakota State Penitentiary — prison in South Dakota, United States of America
- • Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science — museum, theater, concert hall, and art gallery in downtown Sioux Falls, South Da...
- • Sioux Falls National Bank Building — office building in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 3.7 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sioux Falls, SD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 3.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 229 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sioux Falls, 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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