Origin
Watford City, ND
Night in Watford City on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Watford City, ND to Hazen, ND
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
111 mi
179 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
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6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Watford City, ND
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Trip Overview
The drive from Watford City, ND to Hazen, ND covers 111 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 85, Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, Highway 200 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.35 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
55.5 miles from Watford City, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 111 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 85 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Watford City, ND to Hazen, ND is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Watford City, ND to Hazen, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 85 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Theodore Roosevelt Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 200 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 8 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Avenue Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 85
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watford City, ND and Hazen, ND.
1
Start on Main Street North
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street North
2
Turn right onto United States Highway 85 Business
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
United States Highway 85 Business
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
4
Turn left onto State Highway 200
18 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 200
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 200
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Highway 200
6
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 200
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 200
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 200
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Highway 200
8
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 200
20 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 200
9
Continue on State Highway 8
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 8
10
Turn straight onto State Highway 200
26 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 200
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 200
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 200
12
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 200
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 200
13
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Northwest
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
3rd Avenue Northwest
14
Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
7th Street Northwest
15
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Central Avenue
16
Turn left onto Main Street East
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street East
17
Arrive at your destination
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 55.5 miles from Watford City, ND, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.5 miles or 1h 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 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazen, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Watford City, 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 Watford City, ND
This is one driving day of about 111 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Watford City, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.5 mi from Watford City, ND · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 55.5 miles from Watford City, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hazen, ND
The final approach into Hazen, 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 Hazen, 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
$17.35 one way
$34.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.36 | $42.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.51 | $49.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.33 |
| Efficient EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.71 | $4.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.54 | $7.10 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Hazen, ND
Night in Hazen on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
34°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 15m 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 Watford City, ND to Hazen, ND covers 111 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 85, Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, Highway 200. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.5 miles from Watford City, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.35 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 Watford City, ND to Hazen, ND is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Watford City, ND to Hazen, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Watford City, ND to Hazen, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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