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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.16 mi
04h 52m
Flight
218.97 mi
352.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.97 mi
Kilometers
352.4 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.16 mi
Kilometers
428.35 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gregory
Wed, Apr 15, 6:16 PM CDT
Return by in Sturgis
Wed, Apr 15, 10:09 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturgis
2026-04-15T12:23
Arrive Gregory
Wed, Apr 15, 5:16 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
7:14 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sturgis
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
Belvidere
SD

Town in South Dakota, United States of America

From Sturgis
132.8 mi
02h 26m
To Gregory
133.3 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Edmunds Street

    4 m · 6 sec · Edmunds Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Junction Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Junction Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1546 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    168.5 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Winner

    1702 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    35.7 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

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

    34.4 mi · 51 min · 277th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1982 ft · 42 sec · Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    1291 ft · 57 sec · West 6th Street

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Junction Avenue
195 mi · 73%
277th Street
34.4 mi · 13%
Park Avenue
0.38 mi
US 183
0.32 mi
West 6th Street
0.24 mi
Edmunds Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Junction Avenue

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
219 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belvidere
02h 26m from Sturgis
Leave By
7:14 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Sturgis

#1 Sturgis

City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States

Population6,978
Coordinates44.4097100, -103.5090800
Altitude1043
CountryUnited States
Gregory

#2 Gregory

City in Gregory County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,250
Coordinates43.2322200, -99.4303800
Altitude661
CountryUnited States
Start: Sturgis (-103.50908, 44.40971)
End: Gregory (-99.43038, 43.23222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.55 L · about $35.41
Round trip
$70.82
18.78 gal · 71.1 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sturgis, SD and Gregory, SD. The current time in Sturgis is 12:23:39, although it is 13:23:39 in Gregory.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.