How far is Hankinson, ND from Wahpeton, ND?
The driving distance from Hankinson, ND to Wahpeton, ND is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hankinson and Wahpeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hankinson and Wahpeton.
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Start on 3rd Street Southeast
25 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Avenue South
1346 ft · 43 sec · Main Avenue South
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Turn left onto 6th Street Southeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Street Southeast
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Continue on State Highway 11
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 11
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Fargo
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 13: Mooreton, Wahpeton
1937 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 13
10.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
2262 ft · 1 min · Dakota Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street North
118 m · 19 sec · 6th Street North
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue North
609 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hankinson and Wahpeton.
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 North
Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Hankinson and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Wahpeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hankinson to Wahpeton?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Great Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Hankinson and 14.8 miles from Wahpeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Hankinson and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Wahpeton.
Stop Ideas Near Great Bend
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 Great Bend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hankinson and Wahpeton. Straight-line distance: 19.57 mi (31.49 km).
#1 Hankinson
City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 880 |
| Coordinates | 46.0696800, -96.9017500 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wahpeton
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,728 |
| Coordinates | 46.2652400, -96.6059100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wahpeton (-96.60591, 46.26524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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