How far is Harvey, ND from Wahpeton, ND?

The driving distance from Harvey, ND to Wahpeton, ND is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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
244.45 mi
03h 49m
Flight
188.13 mi
302.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.13 mi
Kilometers
302.77 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.45 mi
Kilometers
393.41 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wahpeton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:20 PM CDT
Return by in Harvey
Sat, Apr 18, 7:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harvey
2026-04-18T11:30
Arrive Wahpeton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harvey
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
Sanborn
ND

City in North Dakota, USA

From Harvey
120.8 mi
01h 54m
To Wahpeton
123.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
24 to 28 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harvey and Wahpeton.

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Avenue

    134 m · 17 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Street East

    744 ft · 13 sec · 10th Street East

  3. 3

    Continue on Brewster Street East

    2 mi · 3 min · Brewster Street East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto United State Highway 52

    1400 ft · 22 sec · United State Highway 52

  5. 5

    Continue on US-52

    28.1 mi · 32 min · US-52

  6. 6

    Turn left onto United States Highway 52

    23 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 19th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 7th Street South

    1.6 km · 2 min · 7th Street South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue South

    1906 ft · 42 sec · 4th Avenue South

  10. 10

    Continue on US-52

    41.6 mi · 48 min · US-52

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto 10th Street Southeast

    1 km · 57 sec · 10th Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    1433 ft · 24 sec · 12th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Business Loop East

    1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    2571 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Sioux Falls

    2360 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 39 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward ND 13 East: Wahpeton

    1496 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 13

    10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 13

  21. 21

    Continue on Dakota Avenue

    2262 ft · 1 min · Dakota Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 6th Street North

    118 m · 19 sec · 6th Street North

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue North

    609 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harvey 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Business Loop East
90.3 mi · 37%
US-52
69.7 mi · 29%
I 29 South
40.9 mi · 17%
United States Highway 52
23 mi · 9%
State Highway 13
10.6 mi · 4%
Brewster Street East
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Business Loop East

Merge slight left

89.2 mi · 01h 26m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
188.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanborn
01h 54m from Harvey
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Harvey and Slight Chance Light Snow near Wahpeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harvey to Wahpeton?

The road trip is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Sanborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.8 miles from Harvey and 123.7 miles from Wahpeton.

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

The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.54 one way or $65.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harvey and Slight Chance Light Snow near Wahpeton.

Stop Ideas Near Sanborn

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

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

RAIL

Fargo

110 mi away
420 4th Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harvey and Wahpeton. Straight-line distance: 188.13 mi (302.77 km).

Harvey

#1 Harvey

Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population1,587
Coordinates47.7697200, -99.9354000
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Wahpeton

#2 Wahpeton

City in North Dakota, United States

Population7,728
Coordinates46.2652400, -96.6059100
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Avenue (-99.935446, 47.769737)
End: 2nd Avenue North (-96.60591, 46.264992)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.65 L · about $32.54
Round trip
$65.09
17.26 gal · 65.3 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.54 $65.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.70 $73.41
Premium $4.65 $40.16 $80.33
Diesel $5.30 $45.77 $91.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Harvey and Wahpeton. The current time is 11:30:48.

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.