How far is Madison, SD from Gregory, SD?
The driving distance from Madison, SD to Gregory, SD is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Aurora County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Gregory.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Gregory.
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Start on North Egan Avenue
117 m · 20 sec · North Egan Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Continue on SD Highway 34
26.6 mi · 38 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn left onto SD Highway 25
23.6 mi · 27 min · SD Highway 25
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Take the ramp right
1803 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
60.1 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 45 South: Platte
1846 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto SD Highway 45
23.9 mi · 36 min · SD Highway 45
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Continue on North Main Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
2086 ft · 35 sec · West 7th Street
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Continue on SD Highway 44;West 7th Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · SD Highway 44;West 7th Street
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Continue on State Highway 44
16 mi · 24 min · State Highway 44
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1291 ft · 57 sec · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Gregory.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SD Highway 25
Merge slight left
60.1 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny near Gregory.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Gregory?
The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Plankinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Madison and 89.8 miles from Gregory.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Madison and Mostly Sunny near Gregory.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Gregory. Straight-line distance: 127.6 mi (205.36 km).
#1 Madison
City in Lake County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,064 |
| Coordinates | 44.0060800, -97.1139500 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gregory
City in Gregory County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,250 |
| Coordinates | 43.2322200, -99.4303800 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gregory (-99.43038, 43.23222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.57 | $67.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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