La Crosse to Watertown, South Dakota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is La Crosse from Watertown, South Dakota?

The distance from La Crosse to Watertown, South Dakota is 299.9 miles (482.7 km) as the crow flies. Watertown, South Dakota is located WNW of La Crosse. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.9 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — La Crosse in Wisconsin 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for La Crosse 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.