How far is Wahpeton, ND from Bottineau, ND?
The driving distance from Wahpeton, ND to Bottineau, ND is about 340.4 miles (547.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wahpeton and Bottineau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wahpeton and Bottineau.
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Start on 2nd Avenue North
33 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto 4th Street North
119 m · 15 sec · 4th Street North
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Turn right onto Dakota Avenue
2979 ft · 2 min · Dakota Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
10.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13
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Take the exit right toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Fargo
2114 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
163.6 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 66: Drayton
1765 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
12.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 66
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Turn right onto United States Highway 81
2 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 81
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
19.1 mi · 23 min · State Highway 66
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 32
2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 32
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
38.4 mi · 44 min · State Highway 66
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1609 ft · 29 sec · 1st Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 66
6.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 66
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 20
87 m · 9 sec · State Highway 20
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
37.3 mi · 43 min · State Highway 66
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Continue on State Highway 66
9.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 66
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 66
9.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 66
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
9.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto United States Highway 281
2308 ft · 36 sec · United States Highway 281
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Continue on State Highway 5
17 mi · 20 min · State Highway 5
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Continue on 11th Street East
1.6 km · 3 min · 11th Street East
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Turn right onto Main Street
2415 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street East
16 m · 2 sec · 5th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wahpeton and Bottineau.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
164 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Wahpeton and Sunny near Bottineau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wahpeton to Bottineau?
The road trip is about 340.4 miles (547.9 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Drayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170 miles from Wahpeton and 170.4 miles from Bottineau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.29 one way or $90.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wahpeton and Sunny near Bottineau.
Stop Ideas Near Drayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Drayton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wahpeton and Bottineau. Straight-line distance: 251.74 mi (405.14 km).
#1 Wahpeton
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,728 |
| Coordinates | 46.2652400, -96.6059100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bottineau
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 48.8272300, -100.4457000 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bottineau (-100.4457, 48.82723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 548 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $45.29 | $90.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.08 | $102.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.89 | $111.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $63.70 | $127.40 |
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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