How far is Baltic, SD from Watertown, SD?
The driving distance from Baltic, SD to Watertown, SD is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Brookings County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltic and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltic and Watertown.
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Start on Lovely Avenue
1735 ft · 59 sec · Lovely Avenue
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Continue on 250th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 250th Street
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Take the ramp right toward Brookings
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
82.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 212: Watertown, Kranzburg
1564 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto US 212: Watertown
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto 9th Avenue Southeast
3138 ft · 1 min · 9th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Willow Creek Drive Southeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Willow Creek Drive Southeast
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Continue on 1st Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto North Broadway
885 ft · 26 sec · North Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltic and Watertown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Brookings
Merge slight left
82.9 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Baltic and Mostly Sunny near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltic to Watertown?
The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Baltic and 44.9 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baltic and Mostly Sunny near Watertown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltic and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 80.78 mi (130.01 km).
#1 Baltic
City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,201 |
| Coordinates | 43.7613600, -96.7403300 |
| Altitude | 450 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watertown
City in and county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 22,303 |
| Coordinates | 44.8994100, -97.1150700 |
| Altitude | 528 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Broadway (-97.115008, 44.899398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
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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