How far is Harwood, ND from Buffalo, ND?
The driving distance from Harwood, ND to Buffalo, ND is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Cass County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harwood and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harwood and Buffalo.
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Start on Main Street
905 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dakota Avenue
1786 ft · 42 sec · Dakota Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 29, US 81: Fargo
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 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
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Avenue
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Keep slight right
3280 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 38 North: Buffalo, Alice
1560 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 38
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 38
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Turn right onto Main Street
1548 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harwood and Buffalo.
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.
Main Avenue
Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Harwood and Light Rain Likely near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harwood to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Casselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Harwood and 22.6 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Harwood and Light Rain Likely near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Casselton
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 Casselton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harwood and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 31.82 mi (51.21 km).
#1 Harwood
City in North Dakota
| Population | 370 |
| Coordinates | 46.9794100, -96.8806400 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
City in North Dakota
| Population | 79 |
| Coordinates | 46.9197000, -97.5495400 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo (-97.54954, 46.9197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
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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