Bullhead City to Watertown, South Dakota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1139.1 miles 1833.2 km · straight line
1366.9 miles estimated 2199.8 km · driving distance
27h 30min estimated drive time
$132 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Bullhead City from Watertown, South Dakota?

The distance from Bullhead City to Watertown, South Dakota is 1139.1 miles (1833.2 km) as the crow flies. Watertown, South Dakota is located NE of Bullhead City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1366.9 miles, taking about 27h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Bullhead City in Arizona 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 Bullhead City and Watertown, South Dakota. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bullhead City to Watertown, South Dakota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 30min $132 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 0min $109–$205* Budget
Train ~35h 45min $164–$478* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bullhead City & Watertown, South Dakota

Quick Facts

Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m elevation
Watertown, South Dakota
44.90°N, 97.12°W
America/Chicago
528m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 380 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients