How far is Rapid City, SD from Watertown, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rapid City and Watertown is 306.64 miles (493.48 km).
Flight distance from Rapid City, SD to Watertown, SD is 306.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Rapid City to Watertown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rapid City, South Dakota to Watertown, South Dakota is: 362.74 miles (583.77 km) by car.
Driving from Rapid City to Watertown will take approximately 05 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Rapid City
The second most populous city in South Dakota. It is located in the Black Hills in western South Dakota. Rapid City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rushmore National Memorial and the Mount Rushmore Visitor Center.
| Population | 77503 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°4'50"N 103°13'52"W |
| Latitude | 44.0805400 |
| Longitude | -103.2310100 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| 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 Rapid City and Watertown
The distance between Rapid City and Watertown is 584 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 29 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 Rapid City, SD and Watertown, SD. The current time in Rapid City is 11:53:21, although it is 12:53:21 in Watertown.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.45 liters (12.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rapid City and Watertown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rapid City to Watertown is $45.16 (diesel $60.39).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $45.16 | $47.58 | $53.76 | $60.39 |
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 Rapid City and Watertown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
