How far is Rapid Valley, SD from Watertown, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rapid Valley and Watertown is 302.82 miles (487.33 km).
Flight distance from Rapid Valley, SD to Watertown, SD is 302.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 38 minutes to travel from Rapid Valley to Watertown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rapid Valley, South Dakota to Watertown, South Dakota is: 356.88 miles (574.35 km) by car.
Driving from Rapid Valley to Watertown will take approximately 06 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Rapid Valley
Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 8260 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°3'45"N 103°8'47"W |
| Latitude | 44.0624900 |
| Longitude | -103.1462900 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| 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 Rapid Valley and Watertown
The distance between Rapid Valley and Watertown is 574 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 22 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 Rapid Valley, SD and Watertown, SD. The current time in Rapid Valley is 03:06:59, although it is 04:06:59 in Watertown.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.67 liters (12.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rapid Valley and Watertown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rapid Valley to Watertown is $44.43 (diesel $59.41).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $44.43 | $46.81 | $52.89 | $59.41 |
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 Rapid Valley and Watertown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
