Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrisburg, SD
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Crooks, SD
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The drive from Harrisburg, SD to Crooks, SD covers 23.4 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 29, 273rd Street, 258th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 33m highway drive covering 23.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and 273rd Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.4 miles on I 29.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and 273rd Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.9 miles (258th Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Renner, Crooks
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto 258th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 137 / 470th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Superior Avenue
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Harrisburg, SD to Crooks, SD, road signs begin pointing toward Renner along the way.
Renner
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| 273rd Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| 258th Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Willow Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South West Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 470th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Superior Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, SD and Crooks, SD.
Start on CR 110
Continue on CR 110
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 29
Take the exit
Turn left onto 258th Street
Turn right onto CR 137
Continue on CR 137
Turn right onto Superior Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Harrisburg on Saturday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
26°F
Mostly Clear
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 1:10AM MDT until April 18 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Destination
Morning in Crooks on Saturday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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