Origin
West Fargo, ND
Afternoon in West Fargo on Friday
Local time
12:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
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Live forecast
Trip from West Fargo, ND to Lisbon, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
67.6 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Fargo, ND
cole peters
Lisbon, ND
Bob Jenkin
Trip Overview
The drive from West Fargo, ND to Lisbon, ND covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, State Highway 32, 139th Avenue Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.3 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 67.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and State Highway 32. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.3 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 17 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 28.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and State Highway 32. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 8 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 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 94 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
31 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward ND 38 North: Buffalo, Alice
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 314
Toward ND 38 North: Buffalo, Alice
4
31.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
ND 38 / State Highway 38
Turn left onto ND 38 / State Highway 38
Navigation decision point
5
48.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
ND 46 / State Highway 46
At end of road, turn right onto ND 46 / State Highway 46
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Fargo, ND to Lisbon, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Alice along the way.
Alice
31 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 28.3 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 32 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| 139th Avenue Southeast | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| 139th Avenue | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 46 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Avenue West | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Cass Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Highway 38 | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 28.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Fargo, ND and Lisbon, ND.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue West
126 ft
·
11 sec
·
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
28 mi
·
26 min
·
I 94; US 52
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 314
Toward ND 38 North: Buffalo, Alice
7
Turn left onto ND 38
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Highway 38
8
Continue on CR 38
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
139th Avenue
9
Continue on CR 38; CR 6
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 38
10
Continue on CR 38
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
139th Avenue Southeast
11
At end of road, turn right onto ND 46
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 46
12
Continue on ND 46
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cass Avenue
13
Continue on ND 46
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 46
14
Turn left onto ND 32
13 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 32
15
Continue on ND 32
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto ND 27
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
5th Avenue East
17
Arrive at destination
ND 27
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.57 one way
$21.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.93 | $29.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Lisbon, ND
Afternoon in Lisbon on Friday
Local time
12:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 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 West Fargo, ND to Lisbon, ND covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, State Highway 32, 139th 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 33.8 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 $10.57 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 1h 17m drive. You will face about 8 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 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from West Fargo, ND to Lisbon, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Alice along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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