How far is Buford, ND from Williston, ND?
The driving distance from Buford, ND to Williston, ND is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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.
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain then Rain And Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buford and Williston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buford and Williston.
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Start on State Highway 1804
15.3 mi · 20 min · State Highway 1804
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Turn right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Continue on Dakota Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Dakota Parkway
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Turn right onto 2nd Street West
1.5 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street West
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue West
115 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue West
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Turn right onto West Broadway
1920 ft · 40 sec · West Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buford and Williston.
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
15.3 mi · 00h 20m
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 Light Rain then Rain And Snow Likely near Williston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buford to Williston?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Buford and 11.4 miles from Williston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Buford and Light Rain then Rain And Snow Likely near Williston.
Stop Ideas Near Trenton
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 Trenton.
Williston
Sidney, MT
Stanley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buford and Williston. Straight-line distance: 20.05 mi (32.27 km).
#1 Buford
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
| Population | 113 |
| Coordinates | 47.9986300, -103.9913200 |
| Altitude | 595 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williston
City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 706 |
| Coordinates | 48.1469700, -103.6179700 |
| Altitude | 572 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Broadway (-103.617947, 48.146837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
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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