How far is Watertown, SD from Spearfish, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Watertown and Spearfish is 332.35 miles (534.87 km).
Flight distance from Watertown, SD to Spearfish, SD is 332.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 41 minutes to travel from Watertown to Spearfish with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Watertown, South Dakota to Spearfish, South Dakota is: 383.91 miles (617.84 km) by car.
Driving from Watertown to Spearfish will take approximately 06 hours 36 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 Spearfish
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 11900 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°29'27"N 103°51'34"W |
| Latitude | 44.4908200 |
| Longitude | -103.8593700 |
| Altitude | 1112 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Spearfish: North Main Street (-103.859247,44.49086)
Estimated Travel Time Between Watertown and Spearfish
The distance between Watertown and Spearfish is 618 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 51 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 Spearfish, SD. The current time in Watertown is 13:50:58, although it is 12:50:58 in Spearfish.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 51.28 liters (13.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watertown and Spearfish.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watertown to Spearfish is $47.79 (diesel $63.91).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $47.79 | $50.35 | $56.9 | $63.91 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Watertown and Spearfish (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
