Origin
Dwight, ND
Night in Dwight on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dwight, ND to Barrie, ND
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
59m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
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6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dwight, ND
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
The drive from Dwight, ND to Barrie, ND covers 46.7 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 29, State Highway 46, 76th Street Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.7 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
23.4 miles from Dwight, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 46.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and State Highway 46. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.7 miles on I 29.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and State Highway 46. 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 59m drive. You will face about 8 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 4.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hill Street
Turn left onto Hill Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast
Turn left onto CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 North, US 81 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 North, US 81 North
5
26.9 mi into trip
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~33m in
Take the exit toward ND 46: Kindred
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 48
Toward ND 46: Kindred
6
41.8 mi into trip
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~51m in
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ND 18 / State Highway 18
Turn left onto ND 18 / State Highway 18
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 21.7 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 46 | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| 76th Street Southeast | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 18 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| 58th Street Southeast | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| 176th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Platt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 21.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dwight, ND and Barrie, 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 left onto CR 10
4.4 mi
·
10 min
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76th Street Southeast
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 29 North, US 81 North
6
Merge onto I 29; US 81
22 mi
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20 min
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I 29; US 81
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 48
Toward ND 46: Kindred
8
Turn left onto ND 46
15 mi
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17 min
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State Highway 46
9
Turn left onto ND 18
3.9 mi
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4 min
·
State Highway 18
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto 58th Street Southeast
0.9 mi
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3 min
·
58th Street Southeast
11
Arrive at destination
58th Street Southeast
Trip Plan
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 23.4 miles from Dwight, ND, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 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 46.7 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.4 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barrie, 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 46.7 miles and 59m.
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 I 29 for about 21.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Dwight, ND · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Dwight, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barrie, ND
The final approach into Barrie, 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 Barrie, 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
$7.30 one way
$14.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Barrie, ND
Night in Barrie on Tuesday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
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
59m 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 Barrie, ND covers 46.7 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 29, State Highway 46, 76th Street Southeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 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 $7.30 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 59m drive. You will face about 8 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 4.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Dwight, ND to Barrie, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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