How far is Colonial Pine Hills, SD from Watertown, SD?
The driving distance from Colonial Pine Hills, SD to Watertown, SD is about 367.7 miles (591.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Lyman County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colonial Pine Hills and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Pine Hills and Watertown.
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Start on Alfalfa Court
686 ft · 35 sec · Alfalfa Court
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Turn left onto Clarkson Road
970 ft · 47 sec · Clarkson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Lake Road
3 mi · 5 min · Sheridan Lake Road
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Turn slight right
126 m · 18 sec
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Continue straight
700 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Catron Boulevard
4.8 mi · 7 min · Catron Boulevard
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Continue on Elk Vale Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Elk Vale Road
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Take the exit slight right
2710 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
287.7 mi · 4 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 25: Emery, Farmer
1688 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto SD Highway 25
23.8 mi · 28 min · SD Highway 25
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Turn right onto SD Highway 34
6 mi · 7 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn left onto SD Highway 25
60 mi · 1 hr 11 min · SD Highway 25
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 212
3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 212
10.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on 9th Avenue Southwest
6.4 mi · 9 min · 9th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto South Broadway
1.1 km · 2 min · South 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 Colonial Pine Hills and Watertown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Elk Vale Road
Merge slight left
288 mi · 04h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colonial Pine Hills and Sunny near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colonial Pine Hills to Watertown?
The road trip is about 367.7 miles (591.7 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207 miles from Colonial Pine Hills and 160.6 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.91 one way or $97.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Colonial Pine Hills and Watertown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colonial Pine Hills and Sunny near Watertown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Pine Hills and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 311.87 mi (501.9 km).
#1 Colonial Pine Hills
Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 2,493 |
| Coordinates | 44.0077700, -103.3154600 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| 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: 592 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $48.91 | $97.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.16 | $110.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.36 | $120.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.79 | $137.59 |
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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