Origin
Hankinson, ND
Morning in Hankinson on Friday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hankinson, ND to Dwight, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hankinson, ND
Wallace Chuck
Dwight, ND
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
The drive from Hankinson, ND to Dwight, ND covers 25.9 miles and takes about 32m 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 13, State Highway 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 25.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and State Highway 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.9 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 14 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 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and State Highway 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Avenue South.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m 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: near the start (Main Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Main Avenue South
Turn left onto Main Avenue South
Navigation decision point
6
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Fargo
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Fargo
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward ND 13: Mooreton, Wahpeton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward ND 13: Mooreton, Wahpeton
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 81 / 175th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto CR 81 / 175th Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Platt Street
Turn left onto Platt Street
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 Hankinson, ND to Dwight, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Wahpeton along the way.
Wahpeton
18.2 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 13.9 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 13 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 11 | 3 mi | 3m |
| 175th Avenue Southeast | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 176th Avenue Southeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 6th Street Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Road 81 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 13.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hankinson, ND and Dwight, ND.
1
Start on 3rd Street Southeast
82 ft
·
8 sec
·
3rd Street Southeast
2
Turn left onto Main Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Avenue South
3
Turn left onto ND 11
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Street Southeast
4
Continue on ND 11; CR 1
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 11
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Fargo
6
Merge onto I 29; US 81
14 mi
·
12 min
·
I 29; US 81
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 23
Toward ND 13: Mooreton, Wahpeton
8
Turn right onto ND 13
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 13
9
Turn left onto CR 81
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
175th Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on CR 81
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 81
11
Turn slight left onto 176th Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
176th Avenue Southeast
12
Continue on Hill Street
446 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hill Street
13
Turn left onto Platt Street
260 ft
·
11 sec
·
Platt Street
14
Arrive at destination
Platt Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Dwight, ND
Morning in Dwight on Friday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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 Hankinson, ND to Dwight, ND covers 25.9 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 29, State Highway 13, State Highway 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 miles from Hankinson, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.05 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 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hankinson, ND to Dwight, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Wahpeton along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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