How far is Watertown, SD from Sturgis, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Watertown and Sturgis is 316 miles (508.55 km).
Flight distance from Watertown, SD to Sturgis, SD is 316 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 44 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Watertown to Sturgis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Watertown, South Dakota to Sturgis, South Dakota is: 364.62 miles (586.8 km) by car.
Driving from Watertown to Sturgis will take approximately 06 hours 18 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 Sturgis
City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 6978 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°24'35"N 103°30'33"W |
| Latitude | 44.4097100 |
| Longitude | -103.5090800 |
| Altitude | 1043 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sturgis: Edmunds Street (-103.50908,44.409706)
Estimated Travel Time Between Watertown and Sturgis
The distance between Watertown and Sturgis is 587 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 31 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 Sturgis, SD. The current time in Watertown is 15:21:41, although it is 14:21:41 in Sturgis.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.7 liters (12.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watertown and Sturgis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watertown to Sturgis is $45.39 (diesel $60.7).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $45.39 | $47.82 | $54.04 | $60.7 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Watertown and Sturgis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
