How far is Pierre, SD from Watertown, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pierre and Watertown is 163.27 miles (262.75 km).
Flight distance from Pierre, SD to Watertown, SD is 163.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Pierre to Watertown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pierre, South Dakota to Watertown, South Dakota is: 190.27 miles (306.2 km) by car.
Driving from Pierre to Watertown will take approximately 03 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Pierre
Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County
| Population | 13708 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°22'6"N 100°21'3"W |
| Latitude | 44.3683200 |
| Longitude | -100.3509700 |
| Altitude | 451 |
| 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 Pierre and Watertown
The distance between Pierre and Watertown is 306 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 24 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 Pierre and Watertown. The current time is 07:21:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.41 liters (6.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pierre and Watertown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pierre to Watertown is $23.69 (diesel $31.68).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $23.69 | $24.96 | $28.2 | $31.68 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pierre and Watertown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
