How far is Buford, ND from Trenton, ND?
The driving distance from Buford, ND to Trenton, ND is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Ramsey County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buford and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buford and Trenton.
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Start on State Highway 1804
9.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 1804
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Turn left
16 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buford and Trenton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 1804
Start on State Highway 1804
9.09 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain leaving Buford and Rain Showers near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buford to Trenton?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harding is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Buford and 4.5 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Buford and Rain Showers near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Harding
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 Harding.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buford and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 8.7 mi (14 km).
#1 Buford
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
| Population | 113 |
| Coordinates | 47.9986300, -103.9913200 |
| Altitude | 595 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
| Population | 762 |
| Coordinates | 48.0705800, -103.8368700 |
| Altitude | 579 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-103.837015, 48.070534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
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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