How far is Belcourt, ND from West Fargo, ND?

The driving distance from Belcourt, ND to West Fargo, ND is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.7 mi
03h 55m
Flight
189.21 mi
304.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.21 mi
Kilometers
304.5 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.7 mi
Kilometers
395.42 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Fargo
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM CDT
Return by in Belcourt
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belcourt
2026-04-19T04:44
Arrive West Fargo
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belcourt
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Drayton
ND

Human settlement in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Belcourt
129.4 mi
01h 57m
To West Fargo
116.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belcourt and West Fargo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belcourt and West Fargo.

  1. 1

    Start on 44th Avenue Northeast

    4 m · 3 sec · 44th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 33 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 5

    20.9 mi · 24 min · State Highway 5

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 20

    9.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 20

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    6.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 66

  6. 6

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1609 ft · 29 sec · 1st Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 66

    38.4 mi · 44 min · State Highway 66

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 32

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    19.1 mi · 23 min · State Highway 66

  10. 10

    Turn right onto United States Highway 81

    2 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 81

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    11.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 66

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 29 South: Grand Forks

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    121.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Downtown Fargo, West Fargo

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    68 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Main Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    788 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West

    38 m · 6 sec · 2nd Avenue West

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belcourt and West Fargo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
121 mi · 49%
State Highway 66
75.5 mi · 31%
State Highway 5
20.9 mi · 8%
State Highway 20
9.13 mi · 4%
Main Avenue
2.65 mi · 1%
State Highway 32
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 29 South

Merge slight left

121 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
189.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drayton
01h 57m from Belcourt
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belcourt and Sunny near West Fargo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belcourt to West Fargo?

The road trip is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Drayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Belcourt and 116.3 miles from West Fargo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.69 one way or $65.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belcourt and Sunny near West Fargo.

Stop Ideas Near Drayton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Drayton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Drayton.

RAIL

Grand Forks

73 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belcourt and West Fargo. Straight-line distance: 189.21 mi (304.5 km).

Belcourt

#1 Belcourt

Census-designated place in Rolette County, North Dakota

Population2,078
Coordinates48.8391700, -99.7448700
Altitude598
CountryUnited States
West Fargo

#2 West Fargo

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population38,194
Coordinates46.8749700, -96.9003600
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: US 281 (-99.744887, 48.839206)
End: 2nd Avenue West (-96.900364, 46.874799)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.82 L · about $32.69
Round trip
$65.39
17.34 gal · 65.64 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.69 $65.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.87 $73.75
Premium $4.65 $40.35 $80.70
Diesel $5.30 $45.99 $91.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Belcourt and West Fargo. The current time is 04:44:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.