How far is Gregory, SD from Spearfish, SD?

The driving distance from Gregory, SD to Spearfish, SD is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.74 mi
04h 24m
Flight
237.12 mi
381.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.12 mi
Kilometers
381.61 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.74 mi
Kilometers
459.85 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spearfish
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM MDT
Return by in Gregory
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gregory
2026-04-22T18:24
Arrive Spearfish
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gregory
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kadoka
SD

City in and county sear of in Jackson County, South Dakota, United States of America

From Gregory
142.7 mi
02h 12m
To Spearfish
143 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gregory and Spearfish.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gregory and Spearfish.

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    1291 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Avenue

    1982 ft · 44 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 18

    34.4 mi · 51 min · US Highway 18

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 307th Avenue

    35.8 mi · 51 min · 307th Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    213.8 mi · 3 hr 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University

    1541 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    45 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gregory and Spearfish.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
307th Avenue
250 mi · 87%
US Highway 18
34.4 mi · 12%
East Jackson Boulevard
0.63 mi
Park Avenue
0.38 mi
Jackson Boulevard
0.29 mi
East 6th Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

307th Avenue

Merge slight left

214 mi · 03h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
237.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kadoka
02h 12m from Gregory
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gregory and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spearfish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gregory to Spearfish?

The road trip is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kadoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.7 miles from Gregory and 143 miles from Spearfish.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.01 one way or $76.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gregory and Spearfish, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gregory and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spearfish.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gregory and Spearfish. Straight-line distance: 237.12 mi (381.61 km).

Gregory

#1 Gregory

City in Gregory County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,250
Coordinates43.2322200, -99.4303800
Altitude661
CountryUnited States
Spearfish

#2 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

Population11,900
Coordinates44.4908200, -103.8593700
Altitude1112
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Street (-99.43038, 43.232221)
End: North Main Street (-103.859247, 44.49086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.08 gal
38.17 L · about $38.01
Round trip
$76.02
20.16 gal · 76.34 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.01 $76.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.87 $85.74
Premium $4.65 $46.91 $93.82
Diesel $5.30 $53.46 $106.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gregory, SD and Spearfish, SD. The current time in Gregory is 18:24:47, although it is 17:24:47 in Spearfish.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.