Origin
Gardner, ND
Morning in Gardner on Friday
Local time
10:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gardner, 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
28m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gardner, ND
Kris Møklebust
West Fargo, ND
cole peters
Trip Overview
The drive from Gardner, ND to West Fargo, ND covers 24.1 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 29, Main Avenue, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 24.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and Main Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.1 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 10 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 20.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
903 ft
884 ft
Total Climb
21 ft
Total Descent
13 ft
Highest Point
903 ft
~22.4 mi in
Elevation Range
19 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and Main Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 26 / 18th Street Southeast.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 26 / 18th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 26 / 18th Street Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto CR 26 / 18th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 29 South
5
21 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 10: Downtown Fargo, West Fargo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 10: Downtown Fargo, West Fargo
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
24.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
2nd Avenue West
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gardner, ND to West Fargo, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Fargo along the way.
Fargo
21 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 20.1 mi | 19m |
| Main Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Front Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 18th Street Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 20.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardner, ND and West Fargo, ND.
1
Start on Front Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 26
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
18th Street Southeast
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 29 South
4
Merge onto I 29; US 81
20 mi
·
19 min
·
I 29; US 81
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 10: Downtown Fargo, West Fargo
6
Keep slight right at fork
222 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn straight onto I 94 Business; US 10
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Avenue
8
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
1st Street
9
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West
126 ft
·
5 sec
·
2nd Avenue West
10
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in West Fargo on Friday
Local time
10:08 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m 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 Gardner, ND to West Fargo, ND covers 24.1 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 29, Main Avenue, Front Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Gardner, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.77 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 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 26 / 18th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gardner, ND to West Fargo, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Fargo along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 884 ft to 903 ft elevation with about 21 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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