How far is Sturgis, SD from Watertown, SD?
The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Watertown, SD is about 364.6 miles (586.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316 miles (508.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
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.
City in Hughes County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgis and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis and Watertown.
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Start on Edmunds Street
4 m · 3 sec · Edmunds Street
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Turn right onto Junction Avenue
2100 ft · 44 sec · Junction Avenue
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Turn right onto Lazelle Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lazelle Street
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Continue on SD Highway 34
133.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · SD Highway 34
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Continue on US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34
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Continue on West Highway 14/34
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34
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Turn left onto North Highway 83
2629 ft · 41 sec · North Highway 83
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Continue on West Sioux Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pierre Street
788 ft · 19 sec · South Pierre Street
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Continue on South Euclid Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 14
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Highway 14
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Continue on US Highway 14
67.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
25.2 mi · 29 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
30.1 mi · 34 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on East Neosho Street
2746 ft · 36 sec · East Neosho Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
14.6 mi · 17 min · US Highway 14
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Turn left onto SD Highway 25 South
34.2 mi · 40 min · SD Highway 25 South
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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 Sturgis and Watertown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
SD Highway 34
Continue on SD Highway 34
134 mi · 02h 32m
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.
Snow Showers Likely leaving Sturgis and Rain Showers Likely near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sturgis to Watertown?
The road trip is about 364.6 miles (586.8 km) and usually takes 06h 17m 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?
Blunt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.6 miles from Sturgis and 175 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316 miles (508.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 $48.53 one way or $97.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sturgis and Watertown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Sturgis and Rain Showers Likely near Watertown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 316 mi (508.55 km).
#1 Sturgis
City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 6,978 |
| Coordinates | 44.4097100, -103.5090800 |
| Altitude | 1043 |
| 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: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $3.77 | $48.53 | $97.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.74 | $109.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.90 | $119.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.26 | $136.52 |
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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