How far is Wahpeton, ND from Harvey, ND?

The driving distance from Wahpeton, ND to Harvey, ND is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.84 mi
04h 22m
Flight
188.13 mi
302.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.13 mi
Kilometers
302.77 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.84 mi
Kilometers
389.2 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harvey
Wed, Apr 15, 2:08 AM CDT
Return by in Wahpeton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wahpeton
2026-04-14T21:45
Arrive Harvey
Wed, Apr 15, 2:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wahpeton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sanborn
ND

City in North Dakota, USA

From Wahpeton
120.7 mi
02h 11m
To Harvey
121.1 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph NNE
Destination
51°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 23 sec · United State Highway 52

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 31st Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 3 min · 31st Avenue Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto 10th Street East

    744 ft · 15 sec · 10th Street East

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
89.8 mi · 37%
5th Street Northwest
41.6 mi · 17%
I 29 North
40.8 mi · 17%
US-52
28.1 mi · 12%
United States Highway 52
23 mi · 10%
State Highway 13
10.4 mi · 4%
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

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.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
188.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanborn
02h 11m from Wahpeton
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Wahpeton and Slight Chance Light Rain near Harvey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Sanborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Wahpeton and 121.1 miles from Harvey.

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

The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.17 one way or $64.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Wahpeton and Slight Chance Light Rain near Harvey.

Stop Ideas Near Sanborn

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

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

RAIL

Fargo

110 mi away
420 4th Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wahpeton and Harvey. Straight-line distance: 188.13 mi (302.77 km).

Wahpeton

#1 Wahpeton

City in North Dakota, United States

Population7,728
Coordinates46.2652400, -96.6059100
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Harvey

#2 Harvey

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

Population1,587
Coordinates47.7697200, -99.9354000
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Start: Wahpeton (-96.60591, 46.26524)
End: Harvey (-99.9354, 47.76972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.3 L · about $32.17
Round trip
$64.33
17.06 gal · 64.6 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.17 $64.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.28 $72.56
Premium $4.65 $39.70 $79.40
Diesel $5.30 $45.24 $90.49

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wahpeton and Harvey. The current time is 21:45:46.

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.