Las Vegas to Watertown, South Dakota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1118.5 miles 1800 km · straight line
1458.7 miles actual route 2347.5 km · driving distance
25h 28min estimated drive time
$140 - $173 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Watertown, South Dakota?

The distance from Las Vegas to Watertown, South Dakota is 1118.5 miles (1800 km) as the crow flies. Watertown, South Dakota is located NE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1458.7 miles, taking about 25h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas and Watertown, South Dakota. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Las Vegas to Watertown, South Dakota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 28min $140 - $173 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 34min $117–$219* Budget
Train ~33h 6min $175–$511* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Watertown, South Dakota

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 373 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM