How far is Medary, SD from Watertown, SD?
The driving distance from Medary, SD to Watertown, SD is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 00h 55m.
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.
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medary and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medary and Watertown.
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Start on 471st Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · 471st Avenue
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Turn right onto 217th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 217th Street
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Continue on SD Highway 324
1052 ft · 26 sec · SD Highway 324
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Take the ramp left
2015 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
49.5 mi · 46 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 Medary 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.
SD Highway 324
Merge slight left
49.5 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Medary 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 Medary to Watertown?
The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Toronto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Medary and 29.1 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medary and Mostly Sunny near Watertown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medary and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 50.32 mi (80.99 km).
#1 Medary
Township in Brookings County, South Dakota
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 44.2096900, -96.7867200 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.77 | $21.53 |
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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