How far is Dwight, ND from Lidgerwood, ND?

The driving distance from Dwight, ND to Lidgerwood, ND is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.47 mi
00h 39m
Flight
25.31 mi
40.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.31 mi
Kilometers
40.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.47 mi
Kilometers
57.09 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lidgerwood
Wed, Apr 15, 1:38 AM CDT
Return by in Dwight
Wed, Apr 15, 2:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dwight
2026-04-15T00:59
Arrive Lidgerwood
Wed, Apr 15, 1:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dwight
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Barney
ND

City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States

From Dwight
17.7 mi
00h 19m
To Lidgerwood
17.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dwight and Lidgerwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dwight and Lidgerwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Platt Street

    79 m · 14 sec · Platt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    136 m · 12 sec · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 176th Avenue Southeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · 176th Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto County Road 81

    2774 ft · 1 min · County Road 81

  5. 5

    Continue on 175th Avenue Southeast

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 175th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 13

    14.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 18

    13.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 18

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1130 ft · 40 sec · 2nd Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wiley Avenue North

    886 ft · 36 sec · Wiley Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Park Street East

    16 m · 2 sec · Park Street East

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dwight and Lidgerwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
19 mi · 53%
State Highway 18
13.1 mi · 37%
175th Avenue Southeast
1.48 mi · 4%
176th Avenue Southeast
0.92 mi · 3%
County Road 81
0.53 mi · 1%
2nd Street Northwest
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Continue on State Highway 13

14.5 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barney
00h 19m from Dwight
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Dwight and Slight Chance Light Rain near Lidgerwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dwight to Lidgerwood?

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Barney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Dwight and 17.8 miles from Lidgerwood.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Dwight and Slight Chance Light Rain near Lidgerwood.

Stop Ideas Near Barney

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barney, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barney.

RAIL

Fargo

70 mi away
420 4th Street North
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

108 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dwight and Lidgerwood. Straight-line distance: 25.31 mi (40.74 km).

Dwight

#1 Dwight

City in Richland County

Population321
Coordinates46.3041300, -96.7381300
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lidgerwood

City in North Dakota, United States

Population616
Coordinates46.0755200, -97.1517600
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Platt Street (-96.738131, 46.304271)
End: Park Street East (-97.151758, 46.075416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dwight and Lidgerwood. The current time is 00:59:04.

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.