How far is Beulah, ND from Watford City, ND?
The driving distance from Beulah, ND to Watford City, ND is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beulah and Watford City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beulah and Watford City.
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Start on Central Avenue South
17 m · 8 sec · Central Avenue South
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Turn left onto Main Street West
1912 ft · 55 sec · Main Street West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 49
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 49
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 200
74 m · 4 sec · State Highway 200
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 200
26.3 mi · 32 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on State Highway 8
1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on State Highway 200
20.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 200
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 200
51 m · 4 sec · State Highway 200
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 200
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 200
51 m · 3 sec · State Highway 200
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 200
18.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
31.3 mi · 36 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Turn right onto United States Highway 85 Business
3034 ft · 1 min · United States Highway 85 Business
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Turn left onto Main Street South
2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street South
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Continue on Main Street North
17 m · 8 sec · Main Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beulah and Watford City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
Turn right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
31.3 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Beulah and Sunny near Watford City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beulah to Watford City?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Killdeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Beulah and 52.8 miles from Watford City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beulah and Sunny near Watford City.
Stop Ideas Near Killdeer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Killdeer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beulah and Watford City. Straight-line distance: 79.48 mi (127.91 km).
#1 Beulah
City in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,128 |
| Coordinates | 47.2633400, -101.7779500 |
| Altitude | 544 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watford City
City in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,835 |
| Coordinates | 47.8022400, -103.2832500 |
| Altitude | 646 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street North (-103.283174, 47.80224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.31 | $34.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
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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