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

586.4 miles 943.7 km · straight line
703.6 miles estimated 1132.4 km · driving distance
14h 9min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Cody from Watertown, South Dakota?

The distance from Cody to Watertown, South Dakota is 586.4 miles (943.7 km) as the crow flies. Watertown, South Dakota is located E of Cody. By car, the driving distance is approximately 703.6 miles, taking about 14h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Cody in Wyoming 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cody 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 Cody to Watertown, South Dakota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 9min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 59min $56–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 24min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cody & Watertown, South Dakota

Quick Facts

Cody
44.53°N, 109.06°W
America/Denver
1524m 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 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients