How far is Devils Lake, ND from Wahpeton, ND?
The driving distance from Devils Lake, ND to Wahpeton, ND is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Traill County, North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Devils Lake and Wahpeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devils Lake and Wahpeton.
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Start on College Drive North
1.2 km · 2 min · College Drive North
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Turn left onto Highway 2 East
22.1 mi · 42 min · Highway 2 East
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Continue on 43rd Street Northeast
3.3 mi · 4 min · 43rd Street Northeast
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Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest
1560 ft · 20 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on South Street
2434 ft · 31 sec · South Street
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Continue on 43rd Street Northeast
22.1 mi · 25 min · 43rd Street Northeast
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Continue on 23rd Avenue
34.2 mi · 38 min · 23rd Avenue
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Continue on Gateway Drive
3.7 mi · 6 min · Gateway Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Fargo
118.7 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Devils Lake and Wahpeton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Fargo
119 mi · 01h 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 Devils Lake and Mostly Sunny near Wahpeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Devils Lake to Wahpeton?
The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Buxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Devils Lake and 108.6 miles from Wahpeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166 miles (267.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Devils Lake and Mostly Sunny near Wahpeton.
Stop Ideas Near Buxton
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 Buxton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Devils Lake and Wahpeton. Straight-line distance: 165.96 mi (267.09 km).
#1 Devils Lake
City in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,229 |
| Coordinates | 48.1127800, -98.8651200 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| 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: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.89 | $57.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.65 | $71.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.63 | $81.26 |
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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