How far is Spearfish, SD from Gregory, SD?

The driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Gregory, SD is about 285.7 miles (459.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.69 mi
05h 13m
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
285.69 mi
Kilometers
459.77 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gregory
Thu, Apr 16, 5:40 AM CDT
Return by in Spearfish
Thu, Apr 16, 9:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spearfish
2026-04-15T23:27
Arrive Gregory
Thu, Apr 16, 4:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 2:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:34 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spearfish
9:00 PM MDT
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 Spearfish
142.6 mi
02h 36m
To Gregory
143.1 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 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 Spearfish and Gregory.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    26 m · 30 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    51 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jackson Boulevard

    2777 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East, US 85 South

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    168.5 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Winner

    1702 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    35.7 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

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

    34.4 mi · 51 min · 277th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1982 ft · 42 sec · Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    1291 ft · 57 sec · West 6th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
214 mi · 75%
277th Street
34.4 mi · 12%
East Jackson Boulevard
0.53 mi
Park Avenue
0.38 mi
US 183
0.32 mi
West 6th Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Continue straight

168 mi · 02h 40m

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
237.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kadoka
02h 36m from Spearfish
Leave By
6:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Spearfish and Sunny near Gregory.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.7 miles (459.8 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 142.6 miles from Spearfish and 143.1 miles from Gregory.

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 48.6 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM MDT.

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 Spearfish and Gregory, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Spearfish and Sunny near Gregory.

Flight Path Map

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

Spearfish

#1 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

Population11,900
Coordinates44.4908200, -103.8593700
Altitude1112
CountryUnited States
Gregory

#2 Gregory

City in Gregory County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,250
Coordinates43.2322200, -99.4303800
Altitude661
CountryUnited States
Start: Spearfish (-103.85937, 44.49082)
End: Gregory (-99.43038, 43.23222)

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
38.16 L · about $38.01
Round trip
$76.02
20.16 gal · 76.32 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spearfish, SD and Gregory, SD. The current time in Spearfish is 23:27:08, although it is 00:27:08 in Gregory.

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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.