How far is Watertown, SD from Rapid City, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Watertown and Rapid City is 306.64 miles (493.48 km).
Flight distance from Watertown, SD to Rapid City, SD is 306.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Watertown to Rapid City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Watertown, South Dakota to Rapid City, South Dakota is: 363.13 miles (584.41 km) by car.
Driving from Watertown to Rapid City will take approximately 06 hours 00 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Rapid City
The second most populous city in South Dakota. It is located in the Black Hills in western South Dakota. Rapid City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rushmore National Memorial and the Mount Rushmore Visitor Center.
| Population | 77503 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°4'50"N 103°13'52"W |
| Latitude | 44.0805400 |
| Longitude | -103.2310100 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Rapid City: Mount Rushmore Road (-103.231059,44.080547)
Estimated Travel Time Between Watertown and Rapid City
The distance between Watertown and Rapid City is 584 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 29 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 Watertown, SD and Rapid City, SD. The current time in Watertown is 13:47:32, although it is 12:47:32 in Rapid City.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.51 liters (12.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watertown and Rapid City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watertown to Rapid City is $45.21 (diesel $60.46).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $45.21 | $47.63 | $53.82 | $60.46 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Watertown and Rapid City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
