How far is Watertown, SD from Pine Ridge, SD?
The driving distance from Watertown, SD to Pine Ridge, SD is about 415.4 miles (668.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 54m 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 27m.
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.
Town in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Pine Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Pine Ridge.
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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
199.2 mi · 3 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 73 North: Kadoka
1657 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto SD Highway 73
1.2 mi · 2 min · SD Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 73
44.6 mi · 52 min · State Highway 73
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Turn right
57.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 407
15 m · 1 sec · State Highway 407
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 407
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watertown and Pine Ridge.
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
199 mi · 03h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Watertown and Rain near Pine Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Pine Ridge?
The road trip is about 415.4 miles (668.5 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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?
Reliance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.4 miles from Watertown and 208 miles from Pine Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.5 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 $62.06 one way or $124.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Watertown and Pine Ridge, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Watertown and Rain near Pine Ridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Pine Ridge. Straight-line distance: 299.9 mi (482.64 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 Pine Ridge
Situated at an elevation of 3241 feet in Oglala Lakota County, this census-designated place serves as the administrative headquarters for the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0255400, -102.5562700 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Ridge (-102.55627, 43.02554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 669 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 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 | $4.23 | $62.06 | $124.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $65.37 | $130.74 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $74.05 | $148.10 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $88.08 | $176.15 |
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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