Origin
Wahpeton, ND
Night in Wahpeton on Tuesday
Local time
10:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wahpeton, ND to Dwight, ND
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
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6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wahpeton, ND
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Dwight, ND
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Trip Overview
This short 9.8-mile drive from Wahpeton, ND to Dwight, ND takes about 17 minutes and is perfect for a quick excursion. With a fuel cost estimated at $2, it's an economical trip. You'll primarily be on State Highway 13, with portions of 175th Avenue Southeast and 176th Avenue Southeast. This route is straightforward and works well as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. Consider this an easy addition to your travels in North Dakota.
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
4.9 miles from Wahpeton, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This highway-focused drive is predominantly on paved roads, with 62% of the journey utilizing major highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 6.1 miles on State Highway 13, offering a consistent cruising experience. The route is characterized by its straightforward nature, making it easy to navigate. Expect a smooth drive with minimal technical sections. The road's personality remains largely consistent, reflecting its highway-centric profile.
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 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 13 and 175th Avenue Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Street North.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 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 (4th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ND 13 / Dakota Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (CR 81 / 175th Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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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4th Street North
Turn right onto 4th Street North
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ND 13 / Dakota Avenue
Turn right onto ND 13 / Dakota Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
6.8 mi into trip
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~9m in
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CR 81 / 175th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto CR 81 / 175th Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
9.8 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Platt Street
Turn left onto Platt Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 13 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| 175th Avenue Southeast | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 176th Avenue Southeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Dakota Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 81 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Platt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 13
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wahpeton, ND and Dwight, ND.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue North
109 ft
·
6 sec
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2nd Avenue North
2
Turn right onto 4th Street North
392 ft
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14 sec
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4th Street North
3
Turn right onto ND 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Dakota Avenue
4
Continue on ND 13
6.1 mi
·
7 min
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State Highway 13
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 81
1.5 mi
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3 min
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175th Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on CR 81
0.5 mi
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1 min
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County Road 81
7
Turn slight left onto 176th Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
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2 min
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176th Avenue Southeast
8
Continue on Hill Street
446 ft
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17 sec
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Hill Street
9
Turn left onto Platt Street
260 ft
·
11 sec
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Platt Street
10
Arrive at destination
Platt Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 17-minute duration, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart at any time of day without needing to split the journey. Since there are no designated stops mentioned, you can decide on the fly if you need a brief pause. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the estimated cost is only $2, it's always wise to start with a full tank. A specific tip for this drive: pay attention to the transition onto 175th Avenue Southeast and 176th Avenue Southeast, as these are the local road segments that make up the latter part of your trip.
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 4.9 miles from Wahpeton, ND, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.1 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 9.8 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.9 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dwight, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wahpeton, 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 Wahpeton, ND
This is one driving day of about 9.8 miles and 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wahpeton, 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 State Highway 13 for about 6.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.9 mi from Wahpeton, ND · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.9 miles from Wahpeton, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dwight, ND
The final approach into Dwight, 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 Dwight, ND.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Night in Dwight on Tuesday
Local time
10:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°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
2 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
17m 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 Wahpeton, ND to Dwight, ND covers 9.8 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 13, 175th Avenue Southeast, 176th 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 4.9 miles from Wahpeton, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.53 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 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ND 13 / Dakota Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (CR 81 / 175th Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wahpeton, ND to Dwight, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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