How far is Ray, ND from Epping, ND?

The driving distance from Ray, ND to Epping, ND is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.32 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.9 mi
15.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.9 mi
Kilometers
15.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.32 mi
Kilometers
21.44 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Epping
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 PM CDT
Return by in Ray
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ray
2026-04-23T13:24
Arrive Epping
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ray
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wheelock
ND

Township in Williams County, North Dakota

From Ray
6.6 mi
00h 11m
To Epping
6.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Today

Light Rain Likely then Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
35 to 43 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 40 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ray and Epping.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ray and Epping.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue East

    150 m · 27 sec · 2nd Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Score Street

    765 ft · 36 sec · Score Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Railroad Avenue

    1691 ft · 22 sec · West Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 64th Street Northwest

    7.9 mi · 9 min · 64th Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 123rd Avenue Northwest

    4 mi · 10 min · 123rd Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 60th Street Northwest

    2385 ft · 1 min · 60th Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 123rd Drive Northwest

    1378 ft · 38 sec · 123rd Drive Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Lawrence Avenue

    634 ft · 19 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    83 m · 12 sec · 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ray and Epping.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
64th Street Northwest
7.87 mi · 59%
123rd Avenue Northwest
4 mi · 30%
60th Street Northwest
0.45 mi · 3%
West Railroad Avenue
0.32 mi · 2%
123rd Drive Northwest
0.26 mi · 2%
Score Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

64th Street Northwest

Continue on 64th Street Northwest

7.87 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheelock
00h 11m from Ray
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Rain And Snow leaving Ray and Rain near Epping.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ray to Epping?

The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Wheelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Ray and 6.6 miles from Epping.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Rain And Snow around Ray and Rain near Epping.

Stop Ideas Near Wheelock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wheelock, 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 Wheelock.

RAIL

Williston

32 mi away
1 South Main Street
RAIL

Stanley

64 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
BUS

Sidney, MT

94 mi away
1201 West Holly Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ray and Epping. Straight-line distance: 9.9 mi (15.94 km).

Ray

#1 Ray

City in North Dakota, USA

Population943
Coordinates48.3444700, -103.1651800
Altitude694
CountryUnited States
Epping

#2 Epping

City in Williams County, North Dakota, USA

Population147
Coordinates48.2791900, -103.3571300
Altitude675
CountryUnited States
Start: Ray (-103.16518, 48.34447)
End: Epping (-103.35713, 48.27919)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.54
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.77 $3.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.65 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $5.30 $2.49 $4.99

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 Ray and Epping. The current time is 13:24:13.

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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.