Origin
Webster, SD
Night in Webster on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Webster, SD to Watertown, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Webster, SD
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Watertown, SD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across the Great Plains, the 44.3-mile trip from Webster to Watertown is an efficient choice. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 54 minutes, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the route is highly economical for travelers moving between these two South Dakota communities. You will spend the vast majority of your time on highways, specifically SD Highway 20 and SD Highway 25. Because the distance is relatively short, it serves as a practical connection rather than a destination-heavy excursion. Expect a simple, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SD Highway 20 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| SD Highway 25 | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| North Highway 20 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| West Kemp Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SD Highway 20
— 21.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster, SD and Watertown, SD.
1
Start on East 7th Avenue
13 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 7th Avenue
2
Turn left onto SD 25
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on SD 25
16 mi
·
18 min
·
SD Highway 25
4
Turn left onto SD 20
22 mi
·
24 min
·
SD Highway 20
5
Continue on SD 20
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Highway 20
6
Continue on SD 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street Northwest
7
Turn left onto West Kemp Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Kemp Avenue
8
Continue on West Kemp Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Kemp Avenue
9
Turn right onto South Broadway
405 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Broadway
10
Arrive at destination
South Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SD 25 / Main Street
Turn left onto SD 25 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SD 20 / SD Highway 20
Turn left onto SD 20 / SD Highway 20
Navigation decision point
4
43.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
West Kemp Avenue
Turn left onto West Kemp Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
44.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
South Broadway
Turn right onto South Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.60 | $15.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Watertown, SD
Night in Watertown on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a consistent, highway-focused experience as you navigate this 95% highway-based route. The drive maintains a steady pace, characterized by open stretches that define the local landscape. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment while traveling for 21.5 miles on SD Highway 20, which sets the tone for the majority of the journey. Since the route relies on North Highway 20 and SD Highway 25, you are primarily dealing with high-speed transit rather than technical local roads. Behind the wheel, the drive feels focused and purposeful, moving you efficiently across the plains without the stop-and-go patterns of urban traffic.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on SD Highway 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SD Highway 20 and SD Highway 25. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SD 25 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Webster, SD to Watertown, SD is easy. At 54m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SD 25 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (SD 20 / SD Highway 20): Navigation decision point; at 43.3 miles (West Kemp Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on SD Highway 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through SD can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SD 25 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (SD 20 / SD Highway 20): Navigation decision point; at 43.3 miles (West Kemp Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Watertown, SD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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