How far is Lidgerwood, ND from Wahpeton, ND?

The driving distance from Lidgerwood, ND to Wahpeton, ND is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.15 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.22 mi
47.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.22 mi
Kilometers
47.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.15 mi
Kilometers
63 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wahpeton
Wed, May 20, 10:00 PM CDT
Return by in Lidgerwood
Wed, May 20, 10:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lidgerwood
2026-05-20T21:12
Arrive Wahpeton
Wed, May 20, 10:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lidgerwood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Barney
ND

City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States

From Lidgerwood
19.5 mi
00h 24m
To Wahpeton
19.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Wed, May 20 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lidgerwood and Wahpeton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lidgerwood and Wahpeton.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street East

    16 m · 4 sec · Park Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wiley Avenue North

    886 ft · 35 sec · Wiley Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1130 ft · 40 sec · 2nd Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 18

    13.1 mi · 15 min · State Highway 18

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    25.1 mi · 30 min · State Highway 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Dakota Avenue

    2262 ft · 1 min · Dakota Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 6th Street North

    118 m · 19 sec · 6th Street North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue North

    609 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lidgerwood and Wahpeton.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
25.1 mi · 64%
State Highway 18
13.1 mi · 33%
Dakota Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
2nd Street Northwest
0.21 mi · 1%
Wiley Avenue North
0.17 mi
2nd Avenue North
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Turn right onto State Highway 13

25.1 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barney
00h 24m from Lidgerwood
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Lidgerwood and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Wahpeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lidgerwood to Wahpeton?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Barney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Lidgerwood and 19.6 miles from Wahpeton.

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

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Lidgerwood and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Wahpeton.

Stop Ideas Near Barney

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barney, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barney.

RAIL

Fargo

70 mi away
420 4th Street North
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

108 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lidgerwood and Wahpeton. Straight-line distance: 29.22 mi (47.03 km).

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#1 Lidgerwood

City in North Dakota, United States

Population616
Coordinates46.0755200, -97.1517600
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Wahpeton

#2 Wahpeton

City in North Dakota, United States

Population7,728
Coordinates46.2652400, -96.6059100
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Lidgerwood (-97.15176, 46.07552)
End: Wahpeton (-96.60591, 46.26524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.65 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $5.30 $7.32 $14.64

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Lidgerwood and Wahpeton. The current time is 21:12:05.

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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.