Origin
Buffalo, ND
Afternoon in Buffalo on Friday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, ND to West Fargo, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Fargo, ND
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buffalo, ND to West Fargo, ND covers 34.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, State Highway 38, I 94 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 34.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and State Highway 38. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.1 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,206 ft
897 ft
Total Climb
7 ft
Total Descent
317 ft
Highest Point
1,206 ft
Elevation Range
310 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and State Highway 38. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near ND 38; CR 10 / State Highway 38.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Buffalo, ND to West Fargo, ND is easy. At 37m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (ND 38; CR 10 / State Highway 38): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles (I 94 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ND 38; CR 10 / State Highway 38
Turn left onto ND 38; CR 10 / State Highway 38
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 East, US 52 East: Fargo
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94 East, US 52 East: Fargo
5
31.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 94 Business
Take the exit onto I 94 Business toward US 10, I 94 BUS: Main Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 10, I 94 BUS: Main Avenue
4
34.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
34.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
2nd Avenue West
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 28.1 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 38 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 94 Business | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 28.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, ND and West Fargo, ND.
1
Start on CR 10
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto ND 38; CR 10
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 38
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 94 East, US 52 East: Fargo
4
Merge onto I 94; US 52
28 mi
·
26 min
·
I 94; US 52
5
Take the exit onto I 94 Business
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 94 Business
Toward US 10, I 94 BUS: Main Avenue
6
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
1st Street
7
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West
126 ft
·
5 sec
·
2nd Avenue West
8
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
West Fargo, ND
Afternoon in West Fargo on Friday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
14 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
37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buffalo, ND to West Fargo, ND covers 34.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, State Highway 38, I 94 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Buffalo, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Buffalo, ND to West Fargo, ND is easy. At 37m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (ND 38; CR 10 / State Highway 38): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles (I 94 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Buffalo, ND to West Fargo, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 897 ft to 1,206 ft elevation with about 7 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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