How far is Gardner, ND from West Fargo, ND?
The driving distance from Gardner, ND to West Fargo, ND is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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 25m.
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.
City in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardner and West Fargo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardner and West Fargo.
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Start on Front Street
1705 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 18th Street Southeast
1622 ft · 47 sec · 18th Street Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 South
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Downtown Fargo, West Fargo
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
68 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
788 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West
38 m · 6 sec · 2nd Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardner and West Fargo.
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.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
20.1 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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Gardner and Chance Light Rain near West Fargo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardner to West Fargo?
The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Harwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Gardner and 12.1 miles from West Fargo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gardner and Chance Light Rain near West Fargo.
Stop Ideas Near Harwood
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 Harwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardner and West Fargo. Straight-line distance: 19.08 mi (30.7 km).
#1 Gardner
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 103 |
| Coordinates | 47.1472000, -96.9678600 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Fargo
City in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 38,194 |
| Coordinates | 46.8749700, -96.9003600 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Avenue West (-96.900364, 46.874799)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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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