Origin
Oakwood, ND
Late night in Oakwood on Saturday
Local time
1:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakwood, ND to Pisek, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakwood, ND
Arndt-Peter Bergfeld
Pisek, ND
Warren Adler
Trip Overview
Oakwood, ND to Pisek, ND is 27 miles and takes about 40m via State Highway 17, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, easy drive keeps you within the familiar Great Plains region for its entirety. It's a straightforward trip focused on connecting two points in North Dakota, offering a simple transit between communities. Consider this route if you need to get from Oakwood to Pisek efficiently without much fuss. Given its brevity, it’s best suited as a quick hop rather than a destination in itself.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 69% of the route utilizing main roads like State Highway 17, State Highway 18, and County Road 15. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.5 miles on State Highway 17, offering a consistent pace. The character of the road is primarily that of a well-maintained state highway, likely with open stretches conducive to steady travel. Expect the scenery to remain consistent with the Great Plains landscape throughout your journey.
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.
State Highway 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 17 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 CR 11 / County Road 11.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oakwood, ND to Pisek, ND is easy. At 40m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 11 / County Road 11): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 4 / County Road 4): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (ND 17 / State Highway 17): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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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CR 11 / County Road 11
Turn right onto CR 11 / County Road 11
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 4 / County Road 4
Turn left onto CR 4 / County Road 4
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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ND 17 / State Highway 17
Turn right onto ND 17 / State Highway 17
Navigation decision point
3
16.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
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ND 18 / State Highway 18
Turn left onto ND 18 / State Highway 18
Navigation decision point
4
23 mi into trip
|
~31m in
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CR 15 / County Road 15
Turn right onto CR 15 / County Road 15
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 17 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 18 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| County Road 15 | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| East 12th Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| County Road 4 | 1 mi | 2m |
| County Road 11 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wavrik Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 17
— 12.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood, ND and Pisek, ND.
1
Start on CR 4
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
County Road 4
2
Turn right onto CR 11
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
County Road 11
3
Turn left onto CR 4
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 4
4
Turn right onto ND 17
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 17
5
Continue on ND 17
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
East 12th Street
6
Continue on ND 17
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 17
7
Turn left onto ND 18
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 18
8
Turn right onto CR 15
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 15
9
Continue on CR 15
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Wavrik Street
10
Arrive at destination
CR 15
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
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
Pisek, ND
Late night in Pisek on Saturday
Local time
1:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
40m 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 Oakwood, ND to Pisek, ND covers 27 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 17, State Highway 18, County Road 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Oakwood, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.22 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 Oakwood, ND to Pisek, ND is easy. At 40m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 11 / County Road 11): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 4 / County Road 4): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (ND 17 / State Highway 17): Navigation decision point.
The route from Oakwood, ND to Pisek, 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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