How far is Wahpeton, ND from Rugby, ND?
The driving distance from Wahpeton, ND to Rugby, ND is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wahpeton and Rugby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wahpeton and Rugby.
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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
118 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Grand Forks, Grand Forks Airport, Grand Forks Air Force Base, East Grand Forks, Minnesota
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 2: Grand Forks International Airport, Grand Forks Air Force Base, Turtle River State Park
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Gateway Drive
3.8 mi · 6 min · Gateway Drive
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Continue on 18th Avenue
34.2 mi · 38 min · 18th Avenue
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Continue on United States Highway 2
5.5 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 2
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Continue on 41st Street Northeast
20.6 mi · 23 min · 41st Street Northeast
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Continue on Highway 2 East
79.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Highway 2 East
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2253 ft · 53 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 10th Street Southwest
668 ft · 24 sec · 10th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto South Main Avenue
2889 ft · 1 min · South Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wahpeton and Rugby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
118 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wahpeton and Sunny near Rugby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wahpeton to Rugby?
The road trip is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Emerado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.2 miles from Wahpeton and 137.6 miles from Rugby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.58 one way or $73.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wahpeton and Sunny near Rugby.
Stop Ideas Near Emerado
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot B
Grand Forks City Hall
Grand Forks Municipal Court
City Hall Lot A
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emerado.
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wahpeton and Rugby. Straight-line distance: 215.24 mi (346.4 km).
#1 Wahpeton
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,728 |
| Coordinates | 46.2652400, -96.6059100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rugby
City North Dakota, US
| Population | 2,566 |
| Coordinates | 48.3688900, -99.9962500 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rugby (-99.99625, 48.36889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $36.58 | $73.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.25 | $82.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.14 | $90.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.45 | $102.90 |
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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