How far is Rauville, SD from Watertown, SD?
The driving distance from Rauville, SD to Watertown, SD is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Codington County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rauville and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rauville and Watertown.
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Start on 455th Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · 455th Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street Northeast
3 mi · 4 min · 4th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Northeast
1581 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1992 ft · 59 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 Rauville and Watertown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
4th Street Northeast
Continue on 4th Street Northeast
3.01 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Rauville and Partly Sunny near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rauville to Watertown?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Rauville and 2.9 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.85 one way or $1.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Rauville and Partly Sunny near Watertown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rauville and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 5.57 mi (8.96 km).
#1 Rauville
Township in Codington County, South Dakota
| Population | 293 |
| Coordinates | 44.9796900, -97.1059100 |
| Altitude | 534 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.05 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $1.02 | $2.03 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
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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