How far is Watertown, SD from Colonial Pine Hills, SD?
The driving distance from Watertown, SD to Colonial Pine Hills, SD is about 414.6 miles (667.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
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.
Township in Lyman County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Colonial Pine Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Colonial Pine Hills.
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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
287.7 mi · 4 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 16 Truck, ND 79 South: Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
869 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Elk Vale Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · North Elk Vale Road
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Continue on East Catron Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Catron Boulevard
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Continue on Catron Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Catron Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sheridan Lake Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Sheridan Lake Road
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Turn left onto Clarkson Road
970 ft · 44 sec · Clarkson Road
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Turn right onto Alfalfa Court
686 ft · 30 sec · Alfalfa Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alfalfa Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watertown and Colonial Pine Hills.
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
288 mi · 04h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Watertown and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colonial Pine Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Colonial Pine Hills?
The road trip is about 414.6 miles (667.2 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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 206.9 miles from Watertown and 207.7 miles from Colonial Pine Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.7 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 $55.17 one way or $110.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Watertown and Colonial Pine Hills, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watertown and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colonial Pine Hills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Colonial Pine Hills. Straight-line distance: 311.87 mi (501.9 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 Colonial Pine Hills
Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 2,493 |
| Coordinates | 44.0077700, -103.3154600 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonial Pine Hills (-103.31546, 44.00777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 667 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 10m |
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 | $55.17 | $110.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.22 | $124.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $68.09 | $136.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $77.60 | $155.20 |
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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