How far is Wahpeton, ND from Lisbon, ND?

The driving distance from Wahpeton, ND to Lisbon, ND is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.18 mi
01h 23m
Flight
52.7 mi
84.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.7 mi
Kilometers
84.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.18 mi
Kilometers
108.12 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
Tue, Apr 14, 11:11 PM CDT
Return by in Wahpeton
Wed, Apr 15, 12:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wahpeton
2026-04-14T21:48
Arrive Lisbon
Tue, Apr 14, 11:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wahpeton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hamlin
ND

Township in Nelson County, North Dakota

From Wahpeton
33.6 mi
00h 41m
To Lisbon
33.7 mi
00h 41m

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

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 13

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 13

    40.6 mi · 48 min · State Highway 13

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    14.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 32

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue East

    21 m · 2 sec · 5th Avenue East

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
51.2 mi · 76%
State Highway 32
14.3 mi · 21%
Main Street
1.02 mi · 2%
Dakota Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
4th Street North
0.07 mi
2nd Avenue North
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Continue on State Highway 13

40.6 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
52.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamlin
00h 41m from Wahpeton
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Wahpeton and Chance Light Rain near Lisbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Wahpeton and 33.7 miles from Lisbon.

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

The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamlin

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

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

RAIL

Fargo

88 mi away
420 4th Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wahpeton and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 52.7 mi (84.82 km).

Wahpeton

#1 Wahpeton

City in North Dakota, United States

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

#2 Lisbon

City in North Dakota

Population2,015
Coordinates46.4416300, -97.6812100
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Wahpeton (-96.60591, 46.26524)
End: Lisbon (-97.68121, 46.44163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.97 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.74 gal · 17.94 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.08 $20.16
Premium $4.65 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $5.30 $12.57 $25.14

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 Lisbon. The current time is 21:48:20.

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.