How far is Watertown, SD from Webster, SD?
The driving distance from Watertown, SD to Webster, SD is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Webster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Webster.
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Start on South Broadway
885 ft · 34 sec · South Broadway
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northwest
1584 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest
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Continue on 4th Street Northwest
125 m · 8 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on West Kemp Avenue
2673 ft · 57 sec · West Kemp Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street Northwest
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Continue on North Highway 20
4.4 mi · 6 min · North Highway 20
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Continue on SD Highway 20
21.5 mi · 25 min · SD Highway 20
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Turn right onto SD Highway 25
16.2 mi · 19 min · SD Highway 25
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Continue on South Main Street
2840 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watertown and Webster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SD Highway 20
Continue on SD Highway 20
21.5 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Watertown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Webster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Webster?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wallace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Watertown and 22.2 miles from Webster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Watertown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Webster.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Webster. Straight-line distance: 35.83 mi (57.67 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 Webster
City in and county seat of Day County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,694 |
| Coordinates | 45.3321800, -97.5200900 |
| Altitude | 566 |
| Country | United States |
End: Webster (-97.52009, 45.33218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
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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