How far is Custer, SD from Watertown, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Custer and Watertown is 329.76 miles (530.69 km).
Flight distance from Custer, SD to Watertown, SD is 329.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 48 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from Custer to Watertown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Custer, South Dakota to Watertown, South Dakota is: 399.08 miles (642.26 km) by car.
Driving from Custer to Watertown will take approximately 06 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Custer
City in and county seat of Custer County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1926 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°45'60"N 103°35'56"W |
| Latitude | 43.7666500 |
| Longitude | -103.5988100 |
| Altitude | 1620 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watertown
City in and county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 22303 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°53'58"N 97°6'54"W |
| Latitude | 44.8994100 |
| Longitude | -97.1150700 |
| Altitude | 528 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Watertown: South Broadway (-97.115008,44.899398)
Estimated Travel Time Between Custer and Watertown
The distance between Custer and Watertown is 642 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 08 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Custer, SD and Watertown, SD. The current time in Custer is 17:07:41, although it is 18:07:41 in Watertown.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 53.31 liters (14.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Custer and Watertown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Custer to Watertown is $49.68 (diesel $66.44).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $49.68 | $52.34 | $59.15 | $66.44 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Custer and Watertown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
