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

1386.8 miles 2231.9 km · straight line
1793.4 miles actual route 2886.2 km · driving distance
31h 9min estimated drive time
$173 - $212 estimated fuel cost
~3h 17min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Oakland from Watertown, South Dakota?

The distance from Oakland to Watertown, South Dakota is 1386.8 miles (2231.9 km) as the crow flies. Watertown, South Dakota is located ENE of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1793.4 miles, taking about 31h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 17min. Both are located in United States — Oakland in California 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 Oakland 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 Oakland to Watertown, South Dakota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 9min $173 - $212 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 23min $143–$269* Budget
Train ~40h 30min $215–$628* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oakland & Watertown, South Dakota

Quick Facts

Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m 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 462 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM