How far is Park River, ND from West Fargo, ND?
The driving distance from Park River, ND to West Fargo, ND is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park River and West Fargo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park River and West Fargo.
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Start on the route
42 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Park Street East
1 mi · 2 min · Park Street East
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Continue on State Highway 17
13.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 17
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Continue on West 12th Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · West 12th Street
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Continue on State Highway 17
7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 17
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Take the ramp right toward I 29 South: Grand Forks
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
110 mi · 1 hr 46 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
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
788 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West
38 m · 6 sec · 2nd Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park River and West Fargo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Park River and Mostly Clear near West Fargo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park River to West Fargo?
The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Thompson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Park River and 63.7 miles from West Fargo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Park River and Mostly Clear near West Fargo.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot A
Grand Forks City Hall
Grand Forks Municipal Court
City Hall Lot B
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson.
Grand Forks
Fargo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park River and West Fargo. Straight-line distance: 112.31 mi (180.75 km).
#1 Park River
City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,305 |
| Coordinates | 48.3986000, -97.7412000 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Fargo
City in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 38,194 |
| Coordinates | 46.8749700, -96.9003600 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Avenue West (-96.900364, 46.874799)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.72 | $35.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.99 | $39.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.87 | $43.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
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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