How far is Sturgis, SD from Gregory, SD?
The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Gregory, SD is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219 miles (352.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgis and Gregory.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis and Gregory.
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Start on Edmunds Street
4 m · 6 sec · Edmunds Street
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Turn left onto Junction Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Junction Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1546 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
168.5 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Winner
1702 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
35.7 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 277th Street
34.4 mi · 51 min · 277th Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1982 ft · 42 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right 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 Sturgis and Gregory.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Junction Avenue
Continue straight
168 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Sturgis 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 Sturgis to Gregory?
The road trip is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from Sturgis and 133.3 miles from Gregory.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219 miles (352.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 7:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.41 one way or $70.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sturgis 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 Sturgis and Mostly Sunny near Gregory.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Gregory. Straight-line distance: 218.97 mi (352.4 km).
#1 Sturgis
City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 6,978 |
| Coordinates | 44.4097100, -103.5090800 |
| Altitude | 1043 |
| 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: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $35.41 | $70.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.94 | $79.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.70 | $87.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.80 | $99.61 |
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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