How far is Wahpeton, ND from Barrie, ND?

The driving distance from Wahpeton, ND to Barrie, ND is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.32 mi
01h 02m
Flight
32.34 mi
52.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.34 mi
Kilometers
52.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.32 mi
Kilometers
77.76 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrie
Wed, May 20, 9:19 PM CDT
Return by in Wahpeton
Wed, May 20, 10:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wahpeton
2026-05-20T20:17
Arrive Barrie
Wed, May 20, 9:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wahpeton
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
Wyndmere
ND

Township in Richland County, North Dakota

From Wahpeton
24.1 mi
00h 31m
To Barrie
24.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph S
Destination
31°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Wed, May 20 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue North

    33 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street North

    119 m · 15 sec · 4th Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dakota Avenue

    2979 ft · 2 min · Dakota Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 13

    10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 13

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 13

    14.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    3075 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ash Avenue

    1088 ft · 32 sec · Ash Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 7th Street

    136 m · 15 sec · 7th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 18

    21.1 mi · 25 min · State Highway 18

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 58th Street Southeast

    1.5 km · 4 min · 58th Street Southeast

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 58th Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
24.8 mi · 51%
State Highway 18
21.1 mi · 44%
58th Street Southeast
0.93 mi · 2%
4th Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Dakota Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
Ash Avenue
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 18

Continue on State Highway 18

21.1 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndmere
00h 31m from Wahpeton
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Wyndmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Wahpeton and 24.2 miles from Barrie.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wyndmere

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

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

RAIL

Fargo

73 mi away
420 4th Street North
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

116 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wahpeton and Barrie. Straight-line distance: 32.34 mi (52.04 km).

Wahpeton

#1 Wahpeton

City in North Dakota, United States

Population7,728
Coordinates46.2652400, -96.6059100
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
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#2 Barrie

Township in Richland County, North Dakota

Population191
Coordinates46.5688600, -97.1225900
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Wahpeton (-96.60591, 46.26524)
End: Barrie (-97.12259, 46.56886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.41
Round trip
$12.82
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.41 $12.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.23 $14.46
Premium $4.65 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $5.30 $9.02 $18.03

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 Wahpeton and Barrie. The current time is 20:17:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.