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Trip from Crooks, SD to Sturgis, SD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 58m

Distance

369.1 mi

594 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 45m ★
6 AM
5h 58m
8 AM
6h 24m
10 AM
6h 7m
12 PM
6h 5m
3 PM
6h 8m
5 PM
6h 23m
8 PM
5h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in South Dakota, United States of America

Crooks, SD

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Downtown Sturgis, SD, SD

Sturgis, SD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Crooks, SD to Sturgis, SD covers 369.1 miles and takes about 5h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, I 90 Business, North Marion Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 362.5 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.70 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

184.5 miles from Crooks, SD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 58m. Total distance: 369.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 58m highway drive covering 369.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 90 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 362.5 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 362.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 90 Business. 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.

This is a straightforward 5h 58m drive. You will face about 8 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 1.4 miles (CR 130 / 258th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (471st Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North West Avenue

Turn left onto North West Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | CR 130 / 258th Street

Turn left onto CR 130 / 258th Street

Navigation decision point

4
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | 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
4
367.7 mi into trip | ~5h 55m in | I 90 Business

Take the exit onto I 90 Business toward I 90 Business

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 90 Business

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 362.5 mi 5h 44m
I 90 Business 1.4 mi 2m
North Marion Road 1.3 mi 2m
258th Street 1 mi 2m
471st Avenue 1 mi 2m
North West Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
470th Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Superior Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 362.5 mi, about 5h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crooks, SD and Sturgis, 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

363 mi · 5 hr 44 min · I 90
9

Take the exit onto I 90 Business

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 90 Business
Toward I 90 Business
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 90 Business
11

Turn right onto Edmunds Street

13 ft · 0 sec · Edmunds Street
12

Arrive at destination

Edmunds Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.5 miles from Crooks, SD, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 362.5 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 81 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 184.5 miles or 3h 1m 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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sturgis, SD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Crooks, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 369.1 miles and 5h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 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 362.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 184.5 mi from Crooks, SD · 3h 1m into the drive

Downtown Pierre, SD, SD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pierre, SD

185 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

Fort Thompson, SD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Pierre, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 184.5 miles from Crooks, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 362.5 miles.

Arriving in Sturgis, SD

The final approach into Sturgis, 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 Sturgis, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

National Memorial

Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, devel...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 343.6
View on nps.gov
Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park

National Park

The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here. The...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour $30 near mile 292.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.70 one way

$115.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $63.36 $126.71
premium $4.89 $71.03 $142.06
diesel $5.61 $81.49 $162.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 129.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 110.7 1 $38.76 $17.72
Efficient EV 92.3 1 $32.30 $14.76
EV Truck/SUV 147.6 1 $51.67 $23.62

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Crooks, SD

Night in Crooks on Friday

Local time

11:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sturgis, SD

Night in Sturgis on Friday

Local time

10:32 PM

MDT

Current temp

74°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

27 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

5h 58m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Sturgis, SD covers 369.1 miles and takes about 5h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, I 90 Business, North Marion Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 184.5 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 $57.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.

This is a straightforward 5h 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 Sturgis, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Badlands National Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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