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Trip from Mitchell, SD to Gregory, SD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

110.1 mi

177 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mitchell, SD to Gregory, SD covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90 Business, SD Highway 45, State Highway 44 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.9 miles on I 90 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55 miles from Mitchell, SD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 110.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 27m highway drive covering 110.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 Business and SD Highway 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.9 miles on I 90 Business.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 40.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 Business and SD Highway 45. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Sanborn Boulevard.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Mitchell, SD to Gregory, SD is easy. At 2h 27m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Sanborn Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 90 Business; SD 37 / South Ohlman Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Sanborn Boulevard

Turn right onto South Sanborn Boulevard

Navigation decision point

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1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 90 Business; SD 37 / South Ohlman Street

Turn left onto I 90 Business; SD 37 / South Ohlman Street

Navigation decision point

4
42.8 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward SD 45 South: Platte

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward SD 45 South: Platte
4
43.2 mi into trip | ~44m in | SD 45 / SD Highway 45

Turn left onto SD 45 / SD Highway 45

Navigation decision point

4
67.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | SD 44; SD 50 / West 7th Street

Turn right onto SD 44; SD 50 / West 7th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 Business 40.9 mi 38m
SD Highway 45 23.9 mi 35m
State Highway 44 16 mi 23m
SD Highway 44 14.9 mi 22m
SD 47 10.6 mi 18m
West Havens Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
North Main Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
South Ohlman Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 90 Business — 40.9 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mitchell, SD and Gregory, SD.

1

Start on West 1st Avenue

34 ft · 5 sec · West 1st Avenue
2

Turn right onto South Sanborn Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Sanborn Boulevard
3

Turn right onto I 90 Business

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Havens Avenue
4

Turn left onto I 90 Business; SD 37

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Ohlman Street
5

Take the exit onto I 90 Business

41 mi · 38 min · I 90 Business
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward SD 45 South: Platte
7

Turn left onto SD 45

24 mi · 35 min · SD Highway 45
8

Continue on SD 45

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Avenue
9

Turn right onto SD 44; SD 50

0.4 mi · 35 sec · West 7th Street
10

Continue on SD 44; SD 50

15 mi · 22 min · SD Highway 44;West 7th Street
11

Continue on SD 44

16 mi · 23 min · State Highway 44
12

Turn left onto SD 47

11 mi · 18 min · SD 47
13

Turn left onto West 6th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · West 6th Street
14

Arrive at destination

East 6th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55 miles from Mitchell, SD, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 24 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55 miles or 1h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gregory, SD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mitchell, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mitchell, SD

This is one driving day of about 110.1 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Mitchell, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 90 Business for about 40.9 miles.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mitchell, South Dakota

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16059955868

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Mitchell, South Dakota

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16059955868

Visit website

The World's Only Corn Palace

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mitchell, South Dakota

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16059958430

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.21 one way

$34.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.90 $37.80
premium $4.89 $21.19 $42.38
diesel $5.61 $24.31 $48.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Vern Eide Ford

Mitchell, SD

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

County Fair Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Mitchell, SD

Tesla

6 DCFC

Northwestern

Mitchell, SD

ZEFNET

2 DCFC

Vern Eide Chevrolet Buick GMC Mitchell

Mitchell, SD

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ZEFNET: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 EV Connect: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33 0 $11.56 $5.28
Efficient EV 27.5 0 $9.63 $4.40
EV Truck/SUV 44 0 $15.41 $7.05

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mitchell, SD

Morning in Mitchell on Friday

Local time

8:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gregory, SD

Morning in Gregory on Friday

Local time

8:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

30 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 27m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mitchell, SD to Gregory, SD covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90 Business, SD Highway 45, State Highway 44. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55 miles from Mitchell, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Mitchell, SD to Gregory, SD is easy. At 2h 27m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Sanborn Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 90 Business; SD 37 / South Ohlman Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Mitchell, SD to Gregory, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. EV charging comes from the NREL Alternative Fuels dataset. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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