Origin
Park River, ND
Afternoon in Park River on Monday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park River, ND to West Fargo, ND
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
139.4 mi
224 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
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6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Fargo, ND
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Trip Overview
The drive from Park River, ND to West Fargo, ND covers 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 26m 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 17, West 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.17 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
69.7 miles from Park River, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 139.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and State Highway 17. The longest continuous stretch is about 110 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 13 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 110 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and State Highway 17. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 26 miles in.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Park River, ND to West Fargo, ND is easy. At 2h 26m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26 miles: Navigation decision point; at 136.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
26 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 South: Grand Forks
Navigation decision point
Toward I 29 South: Grand Forks
5
136.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m 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
136.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
139.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
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1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
139.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
|
2nd Avenue West
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 110 mi | 1h 46m |
| State Highway 17 | 21.8 mi | 25m |
| West 12th Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Park Street East | 1 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 110 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park River, ND and West Fargo, ND.
1
Start on this road
139 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto ND 17
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Street East
3
Continue on ND 17
14 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 17
4
Continue on ND 17
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West 12th Street
5
Continue on ND 17
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 17
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 29 South: Grand Forks
7
Merge onto I 29
110 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
I 29
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 10: Downtown Fargo, West Fargo
9
Keep slight right at fork
222 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn straight onto I 94 Business; US 10
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Avenue
11
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
1st Street
12
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West
126 ft
·
5 sec
·
2nd Avenue West
13
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue West
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 69.7 miles from Park River, ND, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110 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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.7 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Fargo, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Park River, 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 Park River, ND
This is one driving day of about 139.4 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Park River, 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 110 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.7 mi from Park River, ND · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.7 miles from Park River, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 29 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110 miles.
Arriving in West Fargo, ND
The final approach into West Fargo, 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 West Fargo, ND.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.17 one way
$42.35 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $26.32 | $52.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.97 | $61.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.20 | $5.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.52 | $8.92 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
West Fargo, ND
Afternoon in West Fargo on Monday
Local time
2:05 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
5 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
2h 26m 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 Park River, ND to West Fargo, ND covers 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 29, State Highway 17, West 12th 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 69.7 miles from Park River, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.17 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 Park River, ND to West Fargo, ND is easy. At 2h 26m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 26 miles: Navigation decision point; at 136.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Park River, ND to West Fargo, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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