How far is Hawkeye, ND from Watford City, ND?
The driving distance from Hawkeye, ND to Watford City, ND is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in North Dakota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawkeye and Watford City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawkeye and Watford City.
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Start on State Highway 1806
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 1806
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
3 mi · 3 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 Hawkeye and Watford City.
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.
State Highway 23
Exit the rotary onto State Highway 23
12.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hawkeye and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Watford City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawkeye to Watford City?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Keene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Hawkeye and 16.4 miles from Watford City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hawkeye and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Watford City.
Stop Ideas Near Keene
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 Keene.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawkeye and Watford City. Straight-line distance: 23.12 mi (37.21 km).
#1 Hawkeye
Township in McKenzie County, North Dakota
| Population | 77 |
| Coordinates | 47.9975200, -102.8779600 |
| Altitude | 706 |
| 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: Watford City (-103.28325, 47.80224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.08 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $7.01 | $14.01 |
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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