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

How far is Minot from Watertown, South Dakota?

The distance from Minot to Watertown, South Dakota is 304 miles (489.3 km) as the crow flies. Watertown, South Dakota is located SE of Minot. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Minot 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 Minot 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.