How far is Watertown, SD from Yankton, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Watertown and Yankton is 140.84 miles (226.67 km).
Flight distance from Watertown, SD to Yankton, SD is 140.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Watertown to Yankton with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Watertown, South Dakota to Yankton, South Dakota is: 187.81 miles (302.25 km) by car.
Driving from Watertown to Yankton will take approximately 02 hours 39 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 Yankton
County seat of Yankton County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 14651 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°52'16"N 97°23'50"W |
| Latitude | 42.8711100 |
| Longitude | -97.3972800 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Yankton: West 4th Street (-97.397278,42.871173)
Estimated Travel Time Between Watertown and Yankton
The distance between Watertown and Yankton is 302 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 21 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.
There is no time difference between Watertown and Yankton. The current time is 23:44:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.09 liters (6.63 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watertown and Yankton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watertown to Yankton is $23.38 (diesel $31.27).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $23.38 | $24.63 | $27.83 | $31.27 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Watertown and Yankton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
