How far is Sturgis, SD from Watertown, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sturgis and Watertown is 316 miles (508.55 km).
Flight distance from Sturgis, SD to Watertown, SD is 316 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 44 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Sturgis to Watertown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sturgis, South Dakota to Watertown, South Dakota is: 364.64 miles (586.84 km) by car.
Driving from Sturgis to Watertown will take approximately 06 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Sturgis
City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 6978 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°24'35"N 103°30'33"W |
| Latitude | 44.4097100 |
| Longitude | -103.5090800 |
| Altitude | 1043 |
| 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 Sturgis and Watertown
The distance between Sturgis and Watertown is 587 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 31 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 Sturgis, SD and Watertown, SD. The current time in Sturgis is 20:23:59, although it is 21:23:59 in Watertown.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.71 liters (12.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sturgis and Watertown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sturgis to Watertown is $45.4 (diesel $60.71).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $45.4 | $47.83 | $54.04 | $60.71 |
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 Sturgis and Watertown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
