Origin
Dwight, ND
Night in Dwight on Tuesday
Local time
9:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dwight, ND to Abercrombie, ND
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
26m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
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6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dwight, ND
Jay Brand
Abercrombie, ND
Paul Campbell
Trip Overview
This short 10.7-mile drive from Dwight to Abercrombie, North Dakota, will only take you about 26 minutes to complete. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost of around $2, it's perfect for a day trip or even just a quick hop. The route primarily uses local roads like 176th Avenue Southeast and County Road 81, offering a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region. Since there are no recommended stops and it's a turn-heavy local drive, you won't need an overnight split. Plan for a flexible departure, as this short distance allows for spontaneity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.3 miles from Dwight, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway driving at all. Your journey will primarily follow 176th Avenue Southeast, County Road 81, and 76th Street Southeast. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles on 176th Avenue Southeast. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads rather than a high-speed highway, so keep an eye out for turns and changes in road designation. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on efficient travel between two points within the Great Plains.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
176th Avenue Southeast is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hill Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 81 / 176th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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Hill Street
Turn left onto Hill Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast
Turn right onto CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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CR 81 / 176th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto CR 81 / 176th Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
10.4 mi into trip
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~25m in
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CR 4 / Broadway
Turn right onto CR 4 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 176th Avenue Southeast | 9.5 mi | 23m |
| County Road 81 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 76th Street Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Platt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
176th Avenue Southeast
— 9.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dwight, ND and Abercrombie, ND.
1
Start on Platt Street
260 ft
·
16 sec
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Platt Street
2
Turn left onto Hill Street
399 ft
·
10 sec
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Hill Street
3
Continue on 176th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
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1 min
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176th Avenue Southeast
4
Turn right onto CR 10
0.3 mi
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56 sec
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76th Street Southeast
5
Turn left onto CR 81
9.1 mi
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22 min
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176th Avenue Southeast
6
Continue on CR 81
0.4 mi
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59 sec
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County Road 81
7
Turn right onto CR 4
0.3 mi
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38 sec
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Broadway
8
Arrive at destination
CR 4
Trip Plan
With only a 26-minute travel time, this route offers significant flexibility. You can leave at any time of day without needing to worry about splitting the drive. The estimated fuel cost is a very low $2, so you won't need to make frequent stops for gas. Since the longest stretch is 9.5 miles, you can easily complete the journey without any planned stops. A practical tip for this specific drive is to have your GPS or map ready for the various county road turns, as it's characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive'.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.3 miles from Dwight, ND, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 10.7 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.3 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abercrombie, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dwight, ND so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dwight, ND
This is one driving day of about 10.7 miles and 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dwight, ND.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on 176th Avenue Southeast for about 9.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.3 mi from Dwight, ND · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.3 miles from Dwight, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abercrombie, ND
The final approach into Abercrombie, ND usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Abercrombie, ND.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Abercrombie, ND
Night in Abercrombie on Tuesday
Local time
9:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 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
26m 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 Dwight, ND to Abercrombie, ND covers 10.7 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 176th Avenue Southeast, County Road 81, 76th Street Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Dwight, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.67 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.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 81 / 176th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dwight, ND to Abercrombie, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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