How far is Wahpeton, ND from Crosby, ND?

The driving distance from Wahpeton, ND to Crosby, ND is about 436.8 miles (703 km), with a travel time of about 08h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 361.3 miles (581.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
436.82 mi
08h 11m
Flight
361.27 mi
581.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
361.27 mi
Kilometers
581.41 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
436.82 mi
Kilometers
702.99 km
Drive Time
08h 11m

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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 08h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crosby
Fri, May 1, 3:37 AM CDT
Return by in Wahpeton
Fri, May 1, 11:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wahpeton
2026-04-30T19:26
Arrive Crosby
Fri, May 1, 3:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:12 PM to 3:42 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wahpeton
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Fessenden
ND

City in North Dakota

From Wahpeton
218 mi
04h 05m
To Crosby
218.8 mi
04h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Fargo

    2114 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, US 52 North: Bismarck

    1288 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamestown

    1050 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Business Loop East

    1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East

  11. 11

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1013 ft · 17 sec · 12th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    128 m · 7 sec · 12th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 10th Street Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest

    41.6 mi · 48 min · 5th Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1906 ft · 48 sec · 4th Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 7th Street South

    1.6 km · 2 min · 7th Street South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 19th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue South

  19. 19

    Turn left onto United States Highway 52

    23 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52

  20. 20

    Turn right onto US-52

    28.1 mi · 32 min · US-52

  21. 21

    Continue on United State Highway 52

    1400 ft · 22 sec · United State Highway 52

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    11.1 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 52

  23. 23

    Continue on 1st Street

    1845 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US-52

    6.7 mi · 8 min · US-52

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    7.4 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 52

  26. 26

    Continue on US-52

    27 mi · 31 min · US-52

  27. 27

    Continue on West Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Street

  28. 28

    Continue on US-52

    18.8 mi · 22 min · US-52

  29. 29

    Take the exit left toward US 2, US 52 W: Kenmare, Williston

    1044 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto US-2 W

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US-2 W

  31. 31

    Continue on US Highway 2

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 2

  32. 32

    Continue on US-2 W

    1823 ft · 31 sec · US-2 W

  33. 33

    Continue on US Highway 2

    10.3 mi · 12 min · US Highway 2

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on United States Route 52

    23.5 mi · 27 min · United States Route 52

  35. 35

    Continue on 506th Street Northwest

    21.6 mi · 25 min · 506th Street Northwest

  36. 36

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    29.4 mi · 34 min · United States Highway 52

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 5

    34.7 mi · 41 min · State Highway 5

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue Southeast

    927 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue Southeast

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    3083 ft · 1 min · Main Street South

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
89.8 mi · 21%
US-52
80.6 mi · 18%
United States Highway 52
70.9 mi · 16%
5th Street Northwest
41.6 mi · 10%
I 29 North
40.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 5
34.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

89.6 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.5 mi
361.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fessenden
04h 05m from Wahpeton
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wahpeton and Mostly Sunny near Crosby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 436.8 miles (703 km) and usually takes 08h 11m 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?

Fessenden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218 miles from Wahpeton and 218.8 miles from Crosby.

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

The direct path is about 361.3 miles (581.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.5 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 $58.11 one way or $116.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wahpeton and Mostly Sunny near Crosby.

Stop Ideas Near Fessenden

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

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

RAIL

Devils Lake

77 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Rugby station

85 mi away
201 West Dewey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wahpeton and Crosby. Straight-line distance: 361.27 mi (581.41 km).

Wahpeton

#1 Wahpeton

City in North Dakota, United States

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

Human settlement in Divide County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population1,293
Coordinates48.9142000, -103.2949100
Altitude598
CountryUnited States
Start: Wahpeton (-96.60591, 46.26524)
End: Crosby (-103.29491, 48.9142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 703 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.41 gal
58.35 L · about $58.11
Round trip
$116.22
30.82 gal · 116.7 L
Estimated CO2
136.9 kg one way
Round trip: 273.9 kg / 604 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $58.11 $116.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.54 $131.08
Premium $4.65 $71.72 $143.44
Diesel $5.30 $81.73 $163.47

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Wahpeton and Crosby. The current time is 19:26:09.

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.