Origin
Sioux Falls, SD
Morning in Sioux Falls on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sioux Falls, SD to Gregory, SD
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Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
183.2 mi
295 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
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6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sioux Falls, SD
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 183.2-mile drive from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Gregory, South Dakota, will take you about 3 hours and 37 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a focused journey through the Great Plains region. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with only a brief portion on local roads. Expect a fuel cost of around $29 for this adventure. This route offers a practical way to travel between two points within the same state, making it a good option for those prioritizing efficiency.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.6 miles from Sioux Falls, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This journey is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 99% of the route utilizing major roads like I 90 and SD Highway 45. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 111 miles on I 90, allowing for steady progress. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a straightforward travel experience without significant changes in road type or complexity. It’s a route that prioritizes covering distance efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 111 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and SD Highway 45. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 8th Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sioux Falls, SD to Gregory, SD is easy. At 3h 37m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 8th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (North Lowell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 229 Business): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 8th Street
At end of road, turn left onto East 8th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Lowell Avenue
Turn right onto North Lowell Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 229 Business
Take the ramp onto I 229 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
4.7 mi into trip
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~7m in
Take the exit toward I 90
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 90
4
116 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward SD 45 South: Platte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SD 45 South: Platte
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 111 mi | 1h 45m |
| 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 |
| I 229 Business | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 7th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 111 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Falls, SD and Gregory, SD.
1
Start on North Chicago Avenue
0.1 mi
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29 sec
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North Chicago Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto East 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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East 8th Street
3
Turn right onto North Lowell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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North Lowell Avenue
4
Turn left onto I 229 Business; SD 42
0.1 mi
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24 sec
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East 10th Street
5
Take the ramp onto I 229 Business
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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I 229 Business
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90
7
Merge onto I 90
111 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
I 90
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward SD 45 South: Platte
9
Turn left onto SD 45
24 mi
·
35 min
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SD Highway 45
10
Continue on SD 45
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Avenue
11
Turn right onto SD 44; SD 50
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
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West 7th Street
12
Continue on SD 44; SD 50
15 mi
·
22 min
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SD Highway 44;West 7th Street
13
Continue on SD 44
16 mi
·
23 min
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State Highway 44
14
Turn left onto SD 47
11 mi
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18 min
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SD 47
15
Turn left onto West 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
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West 6th Street
16
Arrive at destination
East 6th Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of under four hours, this trip offers flexibility; you can easily complete it in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for an unexpected stop if needed. The longest stretch without a change in major road is 111 miles on I 90, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before embarking on that segment. While there's only one designated stop in the data, you'll find services along I 90 as it's a major interstate.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.6 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111 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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.6 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
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 Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls, SD
This is one driving day of about 183.2 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sioux Falls, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 111 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.6 mi from Sioux Falls, SD · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.6 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111 miles.
Arriving in Gregory, SD
The final approach into Gregory, SD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gregory, SD.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.64 one way
$57.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.45 | $62.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.26 | $70.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55 | 0 | $19.24 | $8.79 |
| Efficient EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.03 | $7.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.65 | $11.72 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Gregory, SD
Morning in Gregory on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 37m 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 Sioux Falls, SD to Gregory, SD covers 183.2 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, 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 91.6 miles from Sioux Falls, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Sioux Falls, SD to Gregory, SD is easy. At 3h 37m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 8th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (North Lowell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 229 Business): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sioux Falls, SD to Gregory, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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