Origin
West Fargo, ND
Afternoon in West Fargo on Monday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Fargo, ND to Harvey, ND
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
186.2 mi
300 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Fargo, ND
cole peters
Trip Overview
The drive from West Fargo, ND to Harvey, ND covers 186.2 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, 5th Street Northwest, US-52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.4 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.28 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93.1 miles from West Fargo, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 24m highway drive covering 186.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and 5th Street Northwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.4 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and 5th Street Northwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 24m 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 2.1 miles (I 94 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 155.6 miles (US 52 / US-52): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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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1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 94 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
155.6 mi into trip
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~2h 48m in
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US 52 / US-52
Turn right onto US 52 / US-52
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
184 mi into trip
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~3h 21m in
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US 52 Business / 31st Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto US 52 Business / 31st Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
186.1 mi into trip
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~3h 24m in
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Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from West Fargo, ND to Harvey, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Jamestown along the way.
Jamestown
86.1 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 83.4 mi | 1h 19m |
| 5th Street Northwest | 41.6 mi | 48m |
| US-52 | 28.1 mi | 32m |
| United States Highway 52 | 23 mi | 26m |
| 31st Avenue Northeast | 2 mi | 2m |
| Main Avenue West | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| 7th Street South | 1 mi | 2m |
| 1st Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 83.4 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Fargo, ND and Harvey, ND.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue West
126 ft
·
11 sec
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2nd Avenue West
2
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn left onto I 94 Business; US 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Avenue West
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 Business
5
Merge onto I 94; US 52
83 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 94; US 52
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Jamestown
7
Turn left onto Business Loop East
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Business Loop East
8
Continue on 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
12th Avenue
9
Continue on 12th Avenue
420 ft
·
6 sec
·
12th Avenue
10
Continue on 10th Street Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street Southeast
11
Turn right onto US 52; US 281
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue South
12
Turn left onto US 52; US 281
42 mi
·
48 min
·
5th Street Northwest
13
Continue on US 52; US 281
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
4th Avenue South
14
Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Street South
15
Turn right onto 1605
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
19th Avenue South
16
Turn left onto US 52; ND 200
23 mi
·
26 min
·
United States Highway 52
17
Turn right onto US 52
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US-52
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
United State Highway 52
19
Turn right onto US 52 Business
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
31st Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
20
Turn slight right onto US 52 Business
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
10th Street East
21
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
441 ft
·
12 sec
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Lincoln Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Lincoln Avenue
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93.1 miles from West Fargo, ND, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.4 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.1 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harvey, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Fargo, 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 West Fargo, ND
This is one driving day of about 186.2 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Fargo, ND.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 83.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.1 mi from West Fargo, ND · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 93.1 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 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.4 miles.
Arriving in Harvey, ND
The final approach into Harvey, 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 Harvey, 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
$28.28 one way
$56.56 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $31.18 | $62.36 |
| premium | $4.80 | $35.15 | $70.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.37 | $82.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.55 | $8.94 |
| Efficient EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.29 | $7.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.5 | 0 | $26.07 | $11.92 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Harvey, ND
Afternoon in Harvey on Monday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
38°F
Jamestown, ND
93 mi in
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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 24m 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 West Fargo, ND to Harvey, ND covers 186.2 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, 5th Street Northwest, US-52. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.1 miles from West Fargo, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 24m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 94 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 155.6 miles (US 52 / US-52): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from West Fargo, ND to Harvey, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Jamestown along the way.
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