How far is Fort Totten, ND from Watford City, ND?
The driving distance from Fort Totten, ND to Watford City, ND is about 233 miles (375 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Ward County, North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Totten and Watford City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Totten and Watford City.
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Start on 2nd Avenue North
45 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Ephriam Hill Road
150 m · 19 sec · Ephriam Hill Road
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
160 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7
1.4 km · 2 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 57
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 57
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At the end of the road, turn right
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 19
47.4 mi · 55 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on County Road 19
5 mi · 12 min · County Road 19
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Continue on 42nd Street Northeast
4.9 mi · 12 min · 42nd Street Northeast
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
6.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 14
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At the end of the road, turn right
1261 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 97
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 97
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Turn left onto State Highway 41
2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto 233rd Avenue Southeast
5.8 mi · 9 min · 233rd Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State Highway 23
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 247th Avenue Southeast
19 mi · 25 min · 247th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23
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Continue on 39th Street Northwest
11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23
51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
2645 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 23
95 m · 4 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
12.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 23
12.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto Highway 1806 West
1364 ft · 28 sec · Highway 1806 West
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 23 Business
1237 ft · 32 sec · State Highway 23 Business
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast
1.7 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Main Street North
904 ft · 31 sec · Main Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Totten and Watford City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 19
Turn left onto State Highway 19
47.4 mi · 00h 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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Fort Totten and Chance Light Rain near Watford City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Totten to Watford City?
The road trip is about 233 miles (375 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Sawyer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Fort Totten and 118.5 miles from Watford City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.00 one way or $62.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fort Totten and Chance Light Rain near Watford City.
Stop Ideas Near Sawyer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Food Distribution Center - Our Savior Lord's Food Pantry - City Hall
Sawyer City Hall
Velva City Auditor
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sawyer.
Minot, ND
Minot station
Rugby station
Stanley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Totten and Watford City. Straight-line distance: 199.12 mi (320.46 km).
#1 Fort Totten
Fort Totten is a place in North Dakota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.9800000, -98.9929000 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watford City
City in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,835 |
| Coordinates | 47.8022400, -103.2832500 |
| Altitude | 646 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street North (-103.283174, 47.80224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.00 | $62.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.96 | $69.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.26 | $76.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.60 | $87.20 |
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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