How far is Fort Thompson, SD from Watertown, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Thompson and Watertown is 128.08 miles (206.12 km).
Flight distance from Fort Thompson, SD to Watertown, SD is 128.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Fort Thompson to Watertown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Thompson, South Dakota to Watertown, South Dakota is: 170.34 miles (274.13 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Thompson to Watertown will take approximately 02 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Fort Thompson
Census-designated place in Buffalo County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1282 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°4'7"N 99°26'16"W |
| Latitude | 44.0686000 |
| Longitude | -99.4378800 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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 Fort Thompson and Watertown
The distance between Fort Thompson and Watertown is 274 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 02 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.
There is no time difference between Fort Thompson and Watertown. The current time is 11:34:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.75 liters (6.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Thompson and Watertown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Thompson to Watertown is $21.21 (diesel $28.36).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $21.21 | $22.34 | $25.24 | $28.36 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Thompson and Watertown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
