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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Dakota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Snow
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.
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Start on Lincoln Avenue
134 m · 17 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street East
744 ft · 13 sec · 10th Street East
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Continue on Brewster Street East
2 mi · 3 min · Brewster Street East
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Turn left onto United State Highway 52
1400 ft · 22 sec · United State Highway 52
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Continue on US-52
28.1 mi · 32 min · US-52
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Turn left onto United States Highway 52
23 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto 19th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.6 km · 2 min · 7th Street South
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue South
1906 ft · 42 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on US-52
41.6 mi · 48 min · US-52
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn slight right onto 10th Street Southeast
1 km · 57 sec · 10th Street Southeast
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Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
1433 ft · 24 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on Business Loop East
1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East
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Take the ramp straight
2571 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
89.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Sioux Falls
2360 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 13 East: Wahpeton
1496 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on State Highway 13
10.6 mi · 13 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 Harvey and Wahpeton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sanborn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harvey and Wahpeton. Straight-line distance: 188.13 mi (302.77 km).
#1 Harvey
Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,587 |
| Coordinates | 47.7697200, -99.9354000 |
| Altitude | 487 |
| 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: 2nd Avenue North (-96.60591, 46.264992)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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