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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
373.92 mi
06h 23m
Flight
300.49 mi
483.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.49 mi
Kilometers
483.59 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.92 mi
Kilometers
601.77 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killdeer
Wed, May 13, 2:58 AM MDT
Return by in Wahpeton
Wed, May 13, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wahpeton
2026-05-12T21:35
Arrive Killdeer
Wed, May 13, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 12:54 PM MDT

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

Leave by
11:12 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
Tappen
ND

Township in Kidder County, North Dakota

From Wahpeton
186.5 mi
03h 11m
To Killdeer
187.3 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 35 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph NW

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.

  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

    181.8 mi · 2 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    106 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto 3rd Avenue West

    32.3 mi · 48 min · 3rd Avenue West

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22 Business

    51 m · 3 sec · State Highway 22 Business

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22 Business

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22 Business

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Avenue Southeast

    1940 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
288 mi · 77%
I 29 North
40.8 mi · 11%
3rd Avenue West
32.3 mi · 9%
State Highway 13
10.4 mi · 3%
State Highway 22 Business
1.04 mi
Dakota Avenue
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.4 mi
300.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tappen
03h 11m from Wahpeton
Leave By
11:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Wahpeton

#1 Wahpeton

City in North Dakota, United States

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

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

Population1,155
Coordinates47.3719600, -102.7540800
Altitude698
CountryUnited States
Start: Wahpeton (-96.60591, 46.26524)
End: Killdeer (-102.75408, 47.37196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 602 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.2 gal
49.95 L · about $49.78
Round trip
$99.55
26.4 gal · 99.9 L
Estimated CO2
117.3 kg one way
Round trip: 234.6 kg / 517 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Dakota · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Wahpeton, ND and Killdeer, ND. The current time in Wahpeton is 21:35:01, although it is 20:35:01 in Killdeer.

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.