How far is Wahpeton, ND from Killdeer, ND?
The driving distance from Wahpeton, ND to Killdeer, ND is about 373.9 miles (601.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 47m 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 23m.
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.
Township in Kidder County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wahpeton and Killdeer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wahpeton and Killdeer.
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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
40.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, US 52 North: Bismarck
1288 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
181.8 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Continue straight
106 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto 3rd Avenue West
32.3 mi · 48 min · 3rd Avenue West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22 Business
51 m · 3 sec · State Highway 22 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22 Business
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22 Business
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Continue on Central Avenue Southeast
1940 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wahpeton and Killdeer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
182 mi · 02h 54m
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 Mostly Clear near Killdeer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wahpeton to Killdeer?
The road trip is about 373.9 miles (601.8 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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?
Tappen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.5 miles from Wahpeton and 187.3 miles from Killdeer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.4 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 $49.78 one way or $99.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wahpeton and Killdeer, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wahpeton and Mostly Clear near Killdeer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wahpeton and Killdeer. Straight-line distance: 300.49 mi (483.59 km).
#1 Wahpeton
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,728 |
| Coordinates | 46.2652400, -96.6059100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Killdeer
Human settlement in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 47.3719600, -102.7540800 |
| Altitude | 698 |
| Country | United States |
End: Killdeer (-102.75408, 47.37196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 602 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $49.78 | $99.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.14 | $112.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.43 | $122.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.01 | $140.03 |
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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