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

The driving distance from Belfield, ND to West Fargo, ND is about 304.6 miles (490.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
304.6 mi
04h 24m
Flight
297.42 mi
478.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.42 mi
Kilometers
478.65 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.6 mi
Kilometers
490.2 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Fargo
Wed, May 20, 11:08 PM CDT
Return by in Belfield
Thu, May 21, 2:33 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belfield
2026-05-20T17:44
Arrive West Fargo
Wed, May 20, 10:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:10 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belfield
9:00 PM MDT
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
Driscoll
ND

Unincorporated community in North Dakota

From Belfield
152 mi
02h 12m
To West Fargo
152.5 mi
02h 12m

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
31°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Wed, May 20 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    300.6 mi · 4 hr 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, I 94 BUS: Main Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    750 ft · 23 sec · 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West

    38 m · 6 sec · 2nd Avenue West

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
301 mi · 99%
US 10
2.75 mi · 1%
Highway 10 East
0.41 mi
Main Street North
0.38 mi
1st Street
0.14 mi
2nd Avenue West
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

Merge slight left

301 mi · 04h 48m

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
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
297.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Driscoll
02h 12m from Belfield
Leave By
8:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Belfield and Widespread Frost near West Fargo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304.6 miles (490.2 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Driscoll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152 miles from Belfield and 152.5 miles from West Fargo.

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

The direct path is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.54 one way or $81.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Belfield and West Fargo, 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 Widespread Frost near West Fargo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belfield and West Fargo. Straight-line distance: 297.42 mi (478.65 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
West Fargo

#2 West Fargo

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population38,194
Coordinates46.8749700, -96.9003600
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue Northwest (-103.199643, 46.885217)
End: 2nd Avenue West (-96.900364, 46.874799)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.75 gal
40.69 L · about $40.54
Round trip
$81.08
21.5 gal · 81.38 L
Estimated CO2
95.5 kg one way
Round trip: 191.1 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.54 $81.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.72 $91.44
Premium $4.65 $50.03 $100.06
Diesel $5.30 $57.02 $114.04

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 20, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Belfield, ND and West Fargo, ND. The current time in Belfield is 17:44:01, although it is 18:44:01 in West Fargo.

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.