How far is Belfield, ND from Richardton, ND?

The driving distance from Belfield, ND to Richardton, ND is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.01 mi
00h 47m
Flight
41.74 mi
67.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.74 mi
Kilometers
67.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.01 mi
Kilometers
72.43 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richardton
Wed, May 20, 7:15 PM MDT
Return by in Belfield
Wed, May 20, 8:02 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belfield
2026-05-20T18:28
Arrive Richardton
Wed, May 20, 7:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belfield
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Dickinson
ND

City in North Dakota

From Belfield
22.4 mi
00h 23m
To Richardton
22.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph S
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belfield and Richardton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belfield and Richardton.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue Northwest

    10 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street North

    2015 ft · 58 sec · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 10 East

    2171 ft · 1 min · Highway 10 East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

    1808 ft · 24 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ND 8: Richardton, Mott

    1423 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 88th Avenue Southwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · 88th Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Rebel Road

    119 m · 13 sec · Rebel Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2133 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfield and Richardton.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
42.6 mi · 95%
88th Avenue Southwest
0.81 mi · 2%
Highway 10 East
0.41 mi · 1%
Main Street North
0.38 mi · 1%
ND 8
0.27 mi · 1%
Rebel Road
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

Merge slight left

42.1 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickinson
00h 23m from Belfield
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Belfield and Partly Sunny near Richardton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belfield to Richardton?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Belfield and 22.6 miles from Richardton.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Belfield and Partly Sunny near Richardton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belfield and Richardton. Straight-line distance: 41.74 mi (67.17 km).

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#1 Belfield

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

Population1,035
Coordinates46.8852900, -103.1996200
Altitude788
CountryUnited States
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#2 Richardton

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

Population573
Coordinates46.8839000, -102.3157300
Altitude751
CountryUnited States
Start: Belfield (-103.19962, 46.88529)
End: Richardton (-102.31573, 46.8839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.01 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.18 gal · 12.02 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.65 $7.40 $14.80
Diesel $5.30 $8.43 $16.87

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Belfield and Richardton. The current time is 18:28:42.

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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.