How far is Garrison, ND from Watford City, ND?
The driving distance from Garrison, ND to Watford City, ND is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garrison and Watford City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garrison and Watford City.
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Start on 1st Street Northeast
87 m · 15 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast
909 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northeast
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Turn left
154 m · 14 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street Southwest
1341 ft · 40 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto State Highway 37
12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on State Highway 37
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on State Highway 28
16.1 mi · 19 min · State Highway 28
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Turn left onto 247th Avenue Southwest
8.9 mi · 10 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 Garrison 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 23
Continue on State Highway 23
21 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Garrison and Partly Sunny near Watford City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garrison to Watford City?
The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Parshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Garrison and 61.4 miles from Watford City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garrison and Partly Sunny near Watford City.
Stop Ideas Near Parshall
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 Parshall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garrison and Watford City. Straight-line distance: 87.41 mi (140.67 km).
#1 Garrison
City in McLean County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,458 |
| Coordinates | 47.6522200, -101.4157200 |
| Altitude | 588 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.42 | $36.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
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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