How far is Keene, ND from Watford City, ND?
The driving distance from Keene, ND to Watford City, ND is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in McKenzie County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Watford City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Watford City.
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Start on 1st Avenue
604 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
8.6 mi · 10 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 Keene 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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Keene and Cloudy then Isolated 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 Keene to Watford City?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Hawkeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Keene and 12.5 miles from Watford City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Keene and Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near Watford City.
Stop Ideas Near Hawkeye
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 Hawkeye.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Watford City. Straight-line distance: 18.03 mi (29.02 km).
#1 Keene
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
| Population | 60 |
| Coordinates | 47.9269700, -102.9415800 |
| Altitude | 711 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.14 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.62 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
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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