Jackson Hole to Watertown, South Dakota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

682.4 miles 1098.2 km · straight line
818.8 miles estimated 1317.8 km · driving distance
16h 28min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jackson Hole from Watertown, South Dakota?

The distance from Jackson Hole to Watertown, South Dakota is 682.4 miles (1098.2 km) as the crow flies. Watertown, South Dakota is located ENE of Jackson Hole. By car, the driving distance is approximately 818.8 miles, taking about 16h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Jackson Hole 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. 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 Jackson Hole 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 Jackson Hole to Watertown, South Dakota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 28min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 46min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 24min $98–$287* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson Hole & Watertown, South Dakota

Quick Facts

Jackson Hole
43.48°N, 110.76°W
America/Denver
1901m 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 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients