How far is Rugby, ND from Wahpeton, ND?
The driving distance from Rugby, ND to Wahpeton, ND is about 274.5 miles (441.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rugby and Wahpeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rugby and Wahpeton.
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Start on South Main Avenue
2889 ft · 1 min · South Main Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 10th Street Southwest
668 ft · 24 sec · 10th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2253 ft · 53 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left
106 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Continue on 23rd Avenue
34.2 mi · 38 min · 23rd Avenue
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Continue on Gateway Drive
3.7 mi · 6 min · Gateway Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Fargo
118.7 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 13 East: Wahpeton
1496 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on State Highway 13
10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
2262 ft · 1 min · Dakota Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street North
118 m · 19 sec · 6th Street North
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue North
609 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rugby and Wahpeton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 29 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Fargo
119 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rugby and Sunny near Wahpeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rugby to Wahpeton?
The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.7 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Emerado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.4 miles from Rugby and 137.1 miles from Wahpeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.50 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rugby and Sunny near Wahpeton.
Stop Ideas Near Emerado
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 Emerado.
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rugby and Wahpeton. Straight-line distance: 215.24 mi (346.4 km).
#1 Rugby
City North Dakota, US
| Population | 2,566 |
| Coordinates | 48.3688900, -99.9962500 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wahpeton
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,728 |
| Coordinates | 46.2652400, -96.6059100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Avenue North (-96.60591, 46.264992)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $36.50 | $73.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.17 | $82.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.05 | $90.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.34 | $102.69 |
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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