How far is Watertown, SD from Blackhawk, SD?
The driving distance from Watertown, SD to Blackhawk, SD is about 411.3 miles (661.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309.3 miles (497.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Blackhawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Blackhawk.
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Start on South Broadway
1.1 km · 2 min · South Broadway
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue Southwest
6.4 mi · 9 min · 9th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on US Highway 212
10.6 mi · 12 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
3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto SD Highway 25
60 mi · 1 hr 11 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
23.6 mi · 27 min · SD Highway 25
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Take the ramp right
1803 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
297.2 mi · 4 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Black Hawk
2356 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Peaceful Pines Road
1991 ft · 34 sec · Peaceful Pines Road
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Turn slight left
155 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Sturgis Road
2172 ft · 43 sec · Sturgis Road
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Continue on Sturgis Road
778 ft · 17 sec · Sturgis Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sturgis Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watertown and Blackhawk.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
SD Highway 25
Merge slight left
297 mi · 04h 42m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Watertown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blackhawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Blackhawk?
The road trip is about 411.3 miles (661.9 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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 205.3 miles from Watertown and 206 miles from Blackhawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309.3 miles (497.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 102 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 CDT. 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 $54.72 one way or $109.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Watertown and Blackhawk, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Watertown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blackhawk.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Blackhawk. Straight-line distance: 309.33 mi (497.82 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Blackhawk
Census-designated place in Meade County, South Dakota
| Population | 2,892 |
| Coordinates | 44.1511000, -103.3079600 |
| Altitude | 1065 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackhawk (-103.30796, 44.1511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 662 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
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 | $54.72 | $109.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.71 | $123.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $67.53 | $135.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $76.96 | $153.92 |
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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