How far is Watford City, ND from Alexander, ND?
The driving distance from Watford City, ND to Alexander, ND is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 McKenzie County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watford City and Alexander.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watford City and Alexander.
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Start on Main Street North
1065 ft · 41 sec · Main Street North
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
3.5 mi · 5 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
14.8 mi · 18 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Turn right onto US 85 Business
2434 ft · 41 sec · US 85 Business
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Continue on Elk Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Elk Street
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Turn left onto Manning Avenue
24 m · 4 sec · Manning Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Manning Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watford City and Alexander.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
Turn right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
14.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Watford City and Sunny near Alexander.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watford City to Alexander?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arnegard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Watford City and 10 miles from Alexander.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Watford City and Sunny near Alexander.
Stop Ideas Near Arnegard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arnegard.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watford City and Alexander. Straight-line distance: 16.91 mi (27.22 km).
#1 Watford City
City in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,835 |
| Coordinates | 47.8022400, -103.2832500 |
| Altitude | 646 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexander
City in McKenzie County, North Dakota
| Population | 24 |
| Coordinates | 47.8430800, -103.6427000 |
| Altitude | 667 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alexander (-103.6427, 47.84308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $4.23 | $8.45 |
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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