How far is Wahpeton, ND from New Town, ND?

The driving distance from Wahpeton, ND to New Town, ND is about 388.8 miles (625.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.9 miles (484.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 35m 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
388.82 mi
06h 47m
Flight
300.86 mi
484.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.86 mi
Kilometers
484.19 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.82 mi
Kilometers
625.74 km
Drive Time
06h 47m

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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 06h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Town
Thu, Apr 30, 2:33 AM CDT
Return by in Wahpeton
Thu, Apr 30, 9:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wahpeton
2026-04-29T19:45
Arrive New Town
Thu, Apr 30, 2:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:48 PM to 2:18 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
10:24 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
Dawson
ND

City in North Dakota, United States

From Wahpeton
194.1 mi
03h 23m
To New Town
194.8 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
28°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wahpeton and New Town.

  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

    8.2 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Bismarck, Minot

    1619 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on State Street

    49.1 mi · 55 min · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 247th Avenue Southeast

    10.1 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23

  17. 17

    Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest

    16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23

  19. 19

    Continue on 39th Street Northwest

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 23

    10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23

    51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1132 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    113 m · 21 sec · Central Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Drive

    82 m · 14 sec · Eagle Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    58 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    100 m · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
190 mi · 49%
State Street
90.3 mi · 23%
I 29 North
40.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 23
18 mi · 5%
247th Avenue Southwest
16 mi · 4%
39th Street Northwest
11.7 mi · 3%
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 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.9 mi
300.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
03h 23m from Wahpeton
Leave By
10:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Wahpeton and Mostly Cloudy near New Town.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wahpeton to New Town?

The road trip is about 388.8 miles (625.7 km) and usually takes 06h 47m 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?

Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.1 miles from Wahpeton and 194.8 miles from New Town.

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

The direct path is about 300.9 miles (484.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.9 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 $51.74 one way or $103.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Wahpeton and Mostly Cloudy near New Town.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wahpeton and New Town. Straight-line distance: 300.86 mi (484.19 km).

Wahpeton

#1 Wahpeton

City in North Dakota, United States

Population7,728
Coordinates46.2652400, -96.6059100
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
New Town

#2 New Town

Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic

Population2,592
Coordinates47.9808500, -102.4901800
Altitude579
CountryUnited States
Start: Wahpeton (-96.60591, 46.26524)
End: New Town (-102.49018, 47.98085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 626 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.72 gal
51.94 L · about $51.74
Round trip
$103.48
27.44 gal · 103.88 L
Estimated CO2
121.9 kg one way
Round trip: 243.9 kg / 538 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.74 $103.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.35 $116.70
Premium $4.65 $63.85 $127.71
Diesel $5.30 $72.77 $145.54

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Wahpeton and New Town. The current time is 19:45:47.

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.