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Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
259.7 mi
418 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
19 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Fargo, ND
cole peters
The drive from West Fargo, ND to Belcourt, ND covers 259.7 miles and takes about 4h 45m 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 66, US 281 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 121.3 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.9 miles from West Fargo, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
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This is a 4h 45m highway drive covering 259.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and State Highway 66. The longest continuous stretch is about 121.3 miles on I 29.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and State Highway 66. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 13 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 (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 124.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 124.8 miles (ND 66 / State Highway 66): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward ND 66: Drayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto ND 66 / State Highway 66
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto ND 32; ND 66 / State Highway 32
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 281; ND 5
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 121.3 mi | 1h 56m |
| State Highway 66 | 75.6 mi | 1h 28m |
| US 281 | 24.9 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 5 | 20.9 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 20 | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Main Avenue East | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 32 | 2 mi | 2m |
| United States Highway 81 | 2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Fargo, ND and Belcourt, ND.
Start on 2nd Avenue West
Turn left onto 1st Street
Turn right onto I 94 Business; US 10
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 29; US 81
Take the exit
Turn left onto ND 66
Turn right onto US 81; ND 66
Turn left onto ND 66
At end of road, turn right onto ND 32; ND 66
Turn left onto ND 66
Continue on ND 66
Continue on ND 66
At end of road, turn right onto ND 20; ND 66
Turn left onto ND 5; ND 20
Continue on ND 5
At end of road, turn right onto US 281; ND 5
Turn left onto BIA 7
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.9 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belcourt, ND than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving West Fargo, ND so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 West Fargo, ND
This is one driving day of about 259.7 miles and 4h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.9 mi from West Fargo, ND · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 129.9 miles from West Fargo, 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 121.3 miles.
The final approach into Belcourt, 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 Belcourt, 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.
Regular Gas
$40.60 one way
$81.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $44.58 | $89.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $49.98 | $99.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.34 | $114.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Scheels - Tesla Supercharger
Fargo, ND
12 DCFC
Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger
Fargo, ND
8 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Grand Forks, ND
8 DCFC
Menards West Fargo 3036 (West Fargo, ND)
West Fargo, ND
6 DCFC
Columbia Junction (Grand Forks, ND)
Grand Forks, ND
6 DCFC
Flying J 685
Fargo, ND
4 DCFC
Luther Family Ford (DCFC)
Fargo, ND
4 DCFC
Flying J 489
Grand Forks, ND
4 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.27 | $12.47 |
| Efficient EV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.72 | $10.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.9 | 1 | $36.36 | $16.62 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in West Fargo on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Belcourt on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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