How far is Eagle Butte, SD from Watertown, SD?
The driving distance from Eagle Butte, SD to Watertown, SD is about 223.1 miles (359 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Faulk County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle Butte and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Butte and Watertown.
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Start on the route
21 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
537 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2459 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 212
64.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min · US Highway 212
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 83
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 83
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Continue on US Highway 212
4.4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on West Garfield Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Garfield Avenue
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Turn straight
46.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Continue on State Highway 45
24.9 mi · 37 min · State Highway 45
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Continue on US Highway 212
8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on West Commercial Lane
2502 ft · 46 sec · West Commercial Lane
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Turn left
20.7 mi · 31 min
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Continue on Dakota Street West
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dakota Street West
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Continue on US Highway 212
16.4 mi · 24 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on 1st Avenue West
3 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue West
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Continue on US Highway 212
10.9 mi · 16 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 Eagle Butte and Watertown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 212
Turn right onto US Highway 212
64.8 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eagle Butte and Sunny near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle Butte to Watertown?
The road trip is about 223.1 miles (359 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Faulkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Eagle Butte and 111.6 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 9:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.68 one way or $59.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Eagle Butte and Watertown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagle Butte and Sunny near Watertown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle Butte and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 201.49 mi (324.26 km).
#1 Eagle Butte
City in Dewey and Ziebach counties in South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,418 |
| Coordinates | 45.0024800, -101.2334900 |
| Altitude | 737 |
| 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: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.68 | $59.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.63 | $73.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.74 | $83.48 |
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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