How far is Lead, SD from Watertown, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lead and Watertown is 329.1 miles (529.63 km).
Flight distance from Lead, SD to Watertown, SD is 329.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 41 minutes to travel from Lead to Watertown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lead, South Dakota to Watertown, South Dakota is: 378.8 miles (609.62 km) by car.
Driving from Lead to Watertown will take approximately 06 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Lead
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 2947 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°21'8"N 103°45'55"W |
| Latitude | 44.3522100 |
| Longitude | -103.7652000 |
| Altitude | 1589 |
| 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 Lead and Watertown
The distance between Lead and Watertown is 610 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 46 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.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lead, SD and Watertown, SD. The current time in Lead is 05:23:27, although it is 06:23:27 in Watertown.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 50.6 liters (13.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lead and Watertown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lead to Watertown is $47.16 (diesel $63.06).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $47.16 | $49.68 | $56.14 | $63.06 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lead and Watertown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
