How far is Pierre, SD from Gregory, SD?

The driving distance from Pierre, SD to Gregory, SD is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.4 mi
02h 36m
Flight
90.93 mi
146.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.93 mi
Kilometers
146.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.4 mi
Kilometers
190.54 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gregory
Thu, Apr 16, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in Pierre
Thu, Apr 16, 5:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pierre
2026-04-16T00:27
Arrive Gregory
Thu, Apr 16, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pierre
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Presho
SD

Human settlement in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States of America

From Pierre
59.2 mi
01h 18m
To Gregory
59.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Euclid Avenue

    551 ft · 15 sec · South Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    564 ft · 14 sec · South Pierre Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Highway 83

    2600 ft · 36 sec · North Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on North Deadwood Street

    1.1 km · 46 sec · North Deadwood Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    30.9 mi · 35 min · South US Highway 83

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Winner

    1702 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    35.7 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 277th Street

    34.4 mi · 51 min · 277th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1982 ft · 42 sec · Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    1291 ft · 57 sec · West 6th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 83
44.1 mi · 37%
277th Street
34.4 mi · 29%
North 1st Street
0.99 mi · 1%
West Sioux Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
North Deadwood Street
0.67 mi · 1%
North Highway 83
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

35.7 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
90.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Presho
01h 18m from Pierre
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pierre and Sunny near Gregory.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Presho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Pierre and 59.2 miles from Gregory.

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

The direct path is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pierre and Sunny near Gregory.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pierre and Gregory. Straight-line distance: 90.93 mi (146.34 km).

Pierre

#1 Pierre

Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County

Population13,708
Coordinates44.3683200, -100.3509700
Altitude451
CountryUnited States
Gregory

#2 Gregory

City in Gregory County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,250
Coordinates43.2322200, -99.4303800
Altitude661
CountryUnited States
Start: Pierre (-100.35097, 44.36832)
End: Gregory (-99.43038, 43.23222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.78 $35.56
Premium $4.65 $19.45 $38.91
Diesel $5.30 $22.17 $44.34

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pierre and Gregory. The current time is 00:27:09.

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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.