How far is Pine Ridge, SD from Watertown, SD?
The driving distance from Pine Ridge, SD to Watertown, SD is about 387.2 miles (623.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Lyman County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Ridge and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Ridge and Watertown.
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Start on State Highway 407
15 m · 5 sec · State Highway 407
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Turn right onto East Main Street
26.4 mi · 32 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Bennett Avenue
31.1 mi · 38 min · Bennett Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 73
44.6 mi · 52 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on SD Highway 73
1 mi · 2 min · SD Highway 73
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
199.1 mi · 3 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 25: Emery, Farmer
1688 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto SD Highway 25
23.8 mi · 28 min · SD Highway 25
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Turn right onto SD Highway 34
6 mi · 7 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn left onto SD Highway 25
60 mi · 1 hr 11 min · SD Highway 25
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 212
3.9 mi · 6 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 Pine Ridge and Watertown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
199 mi · 03h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain leaving Pine Ridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Ridge to Watertown?
The road trip is about 387.2 miles (623.2 km) and usually takes 06h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.4 miles from Pine Ridge and 179.9 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.87 one way or $115.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pine Ridge and Watertown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Pine Ridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Watertown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Ridge and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 299.9 mi (482.64 km).
#1 Pine Ridge
Situated at an elevation of 3241 feet in Oglala Lakota County, this census-designated place serves as the administrative headquarters for the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0255400, -102.5562700 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| 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: 623 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $4.23 | $57.87 | $115.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $60.95 | $121.91 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $69.05 | $138.09 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $82.13 | $164.26 |
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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