How far is Jefferson, SD from Watertown, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jefferson and Watertown is 161.11 miles (259.28 km).
Flight distance from Jefferson, SD to Watertown, SD is 161.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Jefferson to Watertown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jefferson, South Dakota to Watertown, South Dakota is: 173.31 miles (278.91 km) by car.
Driving from Jefferson to Watertown will take approximately 02 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Jefferson
City in South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1159 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°36'9"N 96°33'33"W |
| Latitude | 42.6025000 |
| Longitude | -96.5592000 |
| Altitude | 340 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watertown
City in and county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 22303 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°53'58"N 97°6'54"W |
| Latitude | 44.8994100 |
| Longitude | -97.1150700 |
| Altitude | 528 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Watertown: South Broadway (-97.115008,44.899398)
Estimated Travel Time Between Jefferson and Watertown
The distance between Jefferson and Watertown is 279 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Jefferson and Watertown. The current time is 01:48:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.15 liters (6.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jefferson and Watertown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jefferson to Watertown is $21.58 (diesel $28.85).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $21.58 | $22.73 | $25.68 | $28.85 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jefferson and Watertown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
