Albuquerque to Watertown, South Dakota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Albuquerque from Watertown, South Dakota?

The distance from Albuquerque to Watertown, South Dakota is 844.1 miles (1358.4 km) as the crow flies. Watertown, South Dakota is located NNE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1101.5 miles, taking about 20h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Watertown, South Dakota in South Dakota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Watertown, South Dakota. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.