Dickinson, North Dakota to Watertown, South Dakota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

305.2 miles 491.1 km · straight line
381.5 miles estimated 613.9 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Dickinson, North Dakota from Watertown, South Dakota?

The distance from Dickinson, North Dakota to Watertown, South Dakota is 305.2 miles (491.1 km) as the crow flies. Watertown, South Dakota is located ESE of Dickinson, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.5 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Dickinson, North Dakota in North Dakota and Watertown, South Dakota in South Dakota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Dickinson, North Dakota 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 Dickinson, North Dakota to Watertown, South Dakota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dickinson, North Dakota & Watertown, South Dakota

Quick Facts

Dickinson, North Dakota
46.88°N, 102.79°W
America/Denver
735m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients