How far is Fort Totten, ND from Wahpeton, ND?

The driving distance from Fort Totten, ND to Wahpeton, ND is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.84 mi
03h 30m
Flight
163.17 mi
262.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.17 mi
Kilometers
262.6 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.84 mi
Kilometers
368.28 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wahpeton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:58 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Totten
Wed, Apr 15, 1:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Totten
2026-04-14T18:27
Arrive Wahpeton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Totten
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Reynolds
ND

Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America

From Fort Totten
112.1 mi
01h 45m
To Wahpeton
116.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
47°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Totten and Wahpeton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Totten and Wahpeton.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue North

    45 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ephriam Hill Road

    150 m · 16 sec · Ephriam Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    3120 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 57

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 57

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 1

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 1

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 6

    2 mi · 5 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 6

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 20

    21.7 mi · 30 min · State Highway 20

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 15

    12.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 15

  9. 9

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    3083 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 15

    7.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 15

  11. 11

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    3250 ft · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 15

    51.6 mi · 1 hr · State Highway 15

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway Street

    2868 ft · 2 min · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 15

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 15

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 29 South: Fargo

    1374 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward ND 13 East: Wahpeton

    1496 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 13

    10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 13

  19. 19

    Continue on Dakota Avenue

    2262 ft · 1 min · Dakota Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 6th Street North

    118 m · 19 sec · 6th Street North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue North

    609 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Totten and Wahpeton.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
108 mi · 47%
State Highway 15
71.9 mi · 31%
State Highway 20
21.7 mi · 10%
State Highway 13
10.6 mi · 5%
State Highway 57
4.68 mi · 2%
Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 1
2.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 29 South

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.7 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reynolds
01h 45m from Fort Totten
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fort Totten and Chance Light Rain near Wahpeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Totten to Wahpeton?

The road trip is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Reynolds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Fort Totten and 116.8 miles from Wahpeton.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.47 one way or $60.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fort Totten and Chance Light Rain near Wahpeton.

Stop Ideas Near Reynolds

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reynolds, 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 Reynolds.

RAIL

Grand Forks

27 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue
RAIL

Fargo

91 mi away
420 4th Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Totten and Wahpeton. Straight-line distance: 163.17 mi (262.6 km).

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#1 Fort Totten

Fort Totten is a place in North Dakota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.9800000, -98.9929000
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Wahpeton

#2 Wahpeton

City in North Dakota, United States

Population7,728
Coordinates46.2652400, -96.6059100
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: (-98.99288, 47.980001)
End: 2nd Avenue North (-96.60591, 46.264992)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.08 gal
30.57 L · about $30.47
Round trip
$60.94
16.16 gal · 61.14 L
Estimated CO2
71.8 kg one way
Round trip: 143.6 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.47 $60.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.36 $68.73
Premium $4.65 $37.60 $75.21
Diesel $5.30 $42.86 $85.71

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Totten and Wahpeton. The current time is 18:27:55.

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.