How far is Hazen, ND from West Fargo, ND?

The driving distance from Hazen, ND to West Fargo, ND is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224 miles (360.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
254.31 mi
03h 49m
Flight
224.02 mi
360.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.02 mi
Kilometers
360.52 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.31 mi
Kilometers
409.28 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 West Fargo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in Hazen
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazen
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive West Fargo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM 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
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazen
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
Tappen
ND

Township in Kidder County, North Dakota

From Hazen
128.9 mi
01h 54m
To West Fargo
125.3 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 32 mph W
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 29 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hazen and West Fargo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazen and West Fargo.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street East

    1014 ft · 45 sec · Main Street East

  2. 2

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    112 m · 18 sec · Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northeast

    625 ft · 27 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 18

    761 ft · 33 sec · County Road 18

  5. 5

    Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast

    139 m · 24 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 200

    9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 200

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 31

    30.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 31

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    215.3 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, I 94 BUS: Main Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    750 ft · 23 sec · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West

    38 m · 6 sec · 2nd Avenue West

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazen and West Fargo.

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 31
246 mi · 97%
State Highway 200
8.99 mi · 4%
US 10
2.75 mi · 1%
4th Avenue Northeast
0.21 mi
Main Street East
0.19 mi
County Road 18
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 31

Merge slight left

215 mi · 03h 27m

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 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
224 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tappen
01h 54m from Hazen
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Hazen and Chance Light Rain near West Fargo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hazen to West Fargo?

The road trip is about 254.3 miles (409.3 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?

Tappen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Hazen and 125.3 miles from West Fargo.

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

The direct path is about 224 miles (360.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.83 one way or $67.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Hazen and Chance Light Rain near West Fargo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazen and West Fargo. Straight-line distance: 224.02 mi (360.52 km).

Hazen

#1 Hazen

City in North Dakota, USA

Population2,332
Coordinates47.2944500, -101.6226600
Altitude532
CountryUnited States
West Fargo

#2 West Fargo

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population38,194
Coordinates46.8749700, -96.9003600
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street East (-101.62266, 47.294424)
End: 2nd Avenue West (-96.900364, 46.874799)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.97 gal
33.97 L · about $33.83
Round trip
$67.65
17.94 gal · 67.94 L
Estimated CO2
79.7 kg one way
Round trip: 159.4 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.83 $67.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.15 $76.30
Premium $4.65 $41.75 $83.49
Diesel $5.30 $47.58 $95.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazen and West Fargo. The current time is 00:18:08.

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.