Origin
Crooks, SD
Night in Crooks on Friday
Local time
10:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
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Trip from Crooks, SD to Spearfish, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 18m
Distance
388.7 mi
626 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 6m
★
6 AM
6h 18m
8 AM
6h 44m
10 AM
6h 27m
12 PM
6h 25m
3 PM
6h 28m
5 PM
6h 42m
8 PM
6h 11m
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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Spearfish, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crooks, SD to Spearfish, SD covers 388.7 miles and takes about 6h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, North Marion Road, 258th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 382.7 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
194.4 miles from Crooks, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 18m. Total distance: 388.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 18m highway drive covering 388.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and North Marion Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 382.7 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 382.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and North Marion Road. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 18m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 7 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North West Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (CR 130 / 258th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (471st Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North West Avenue
Turn left onto North West Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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CR 130 / 258th Street
Turn left onto CR 130 / 258th Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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471st Avenue
Turn right onto 471st Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West: Hartford, Mitchell
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West: Hartford, Mitchell
5
387.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 15m in
Take the exit toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State Uni...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 382.7 mi | 6h 4m |
| North Marion Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 258th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| 471st Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North West Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Jackson Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 470th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 382.7 mi, about 6h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crooks, SD and Spearfish, 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
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
258th Street
5
Turn right onto 471st Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
471st Avenue
6
Continue on North Marion Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Marion Road
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Hartford, Mitchell
8
Merge onto I 90
383 mi
·
6 hr 4 min
·
I 90
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University
10
Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Boulevard
11
Turn left onto I 90 Business
149 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
I 90 Business
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 194.4 miles from Crooks, SD, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 382.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 86 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.4 miles or 3h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spearfish, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Crooks, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Crooks, SD
This is one driving day of about 388.7 miles and 6h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Crooks, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 382.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 194.4 mi from Crooks, SD · 3h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
194 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 194.4 miles from Crooks, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 382.7 miles.
Arriving in Spearfish, SD
The final approach into Spearfish, SD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Spearfish, SD.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.77 one way
$121.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $66.72 | $133.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $74.80 | $149.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $85.82 | $171.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.6 | 1 | $40.81 | $18.66 |
| Efficient EV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.01 | $15.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.5 | 1 | $54.42 | $24.88 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Spearfish, SD
Night in Spearfish on Friday
Local time
9:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 18m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Crooks, SD to Spearfish, SD covers 388.7 miles and takes about 6h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, North Marion Road, 258th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 194.4 miles from Crooks, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 18m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 7 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North West Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (CR 130 / 258th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (471st Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Crooks, SD to Spearfish, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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