Origin
Lidgerwood, ND
Morning in Lidgerwood on Friday
Local time
8:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lidgerwood, 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
46m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lidgerwood, ND
Ilkauri Scheer
Dwight, ND
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
The drive from Lidgerwood, ND to Dwight, ND covers 35.5 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 13, State Highway 18, 175th Avenue Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on State Highway 13. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 46m highway drive covering 35.5 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 13 and State Highway 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 19 miles on State Highway 13.
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.
State Highway 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 13 and State Highway 18. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ND 11; ND 18 / Wiley Avenue North.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lidgerwood, ND to Dwight, ND is easy. At 46m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ND 11; ND 18 / Wiley Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (ND 11; ND 18 / 2nd Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (ND 18 / State Highway 18): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ND 11; ND 18 / Wiley Avenue North
Turn right onto ND 11; ND 18 / Wiley Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ND 11; ND 18 / 2nd Street Northwest
Turn left onto ND 11; ND 18 / 2nd Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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ND 18 / State Highway 18
Turn right onto ND 18 / State Highway 18
Navigation decision point
6
32.4 mi into trip
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~38m in
|
CR 81 / 175th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto CR 81 / 175th Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
35.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Platt Street
Turn left onto Platt Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 13 | 19 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 18 | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| 175th Avenue Southeast | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 176th Avenue Southeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| County Road 81 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street Northwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wiley Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 13
— 19 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lidgerwood, ND and Dwight, ND.
1
Start on Park Street East
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Park Street East
2
Turn right onto ND 11; ND 18
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Wiley Avenue North
3
Turn left onto ND 11; ND 18
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
2nd Street Northwest
4
Turn right onto ND 18
13 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 18
5
Turn right onto ND 13
19 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 13
6
Turn left onto CR 81
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
175th Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 81
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 81
8
Turn slight left onto 176th Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
176th Avenue Southeast
9
Continue on Hill Street
446 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hill Street
10
Turn left onto Platt Street
260 ft
·
11 sec
·
Platt Street
11
Arrive at destination
Platt Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Lidgerwood, ND · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Lidgerwood, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dwight, ND
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dwight, ND if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
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
Dwight, ND
Morning in Dwight on Friday
Local time
8:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Stiles, ND
18 mi in
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
46m 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 Lidgerwood, ND to Dwight, ND covers 35.5 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 13, State Highway 18, 175th Avenue 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 17.7 miles from Lidgerwood, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.55 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 Lidgerwood, ND to Dwight, ND is easy. At 46m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ND 11; ND 18 / Wiley Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (ND 11; ND 18 / 2nd Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (ND 18 / State Highway 18): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lidgerwood, ND to Dwight, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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