How far is Belfield, ND from Wahpeton, ND?
The driving distance from Belfield, ND to Wahpeton, ND is about 360.1 miles (579.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316 miles (508.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belfield and Wahpeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfield and Wahpeton.
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Start on 1st Avenue Northwest
10 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Main Street North
2015 ft · 58 sec · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Highway 10 East
2171 ft · 1 min · Highway 10 East
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Turn left onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
1808 ft · 24 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Take the exit right
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
306.6 mi · 4 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Sioux Falls
2360 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 13 East: Wahpeton
1496 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on State Highway 13
10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
2262 ft · 1 min · Dakota Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street North
118 m · 19 sec · 6th Street North
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue North
609 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfield and Wahpeton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
Merge slight left
307 mi · 04h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Belfield and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Wahpeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belfield to Wahpeton?
The road trip is about 360.1 miles (579.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Crystal Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.8 miles from Belfield and 180.3 miles from Wahpeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316 miles (508.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:34 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.93 one way or $95.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Belfield and Wahpeton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Belfield and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Wahpeton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belfield and Wahpeton. Straight-line distance: 315.99 mi (508.53 km).
#1 Belfield
Human settlement in Stark County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 46.8852900, -103.1996200 |
| Altitude | 788 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wahpeton
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,728 |
| Coordinates | 46.2652400, -96.6059100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Avenue North (-96.60591, 46.264992)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 580 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $47.93 | $95.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.06 | $108.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.15 | $118.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.41 | $134.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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