How far is Watford City, ND from Beulah, ND?

The driving distance from Watford City, ND to Beulah, ND is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.55 mi
02h 08m
Flight
79.48 mi
127.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.48 mi
Kilometers
127.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.55 mi
Kilometers
169.86 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beulah
Tue, May 12, 10:33 PM CDT
Return by in Watford City
Wed, May 13, 12:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Watford City
2026-05-12T20:25
Arrive Beulah
Tue, May 12, 10:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Watford City
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
Killdeer
ND

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

From Watford City
52.7 mi
01h 04m
To Beulah
52.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Watford City and Beulah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Watford City and Beulah.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street North

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto United States Highway 85 Business

    2905 ft · 55 sec · United States Highway 85 Business

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

    31.4 mi · 37 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 200

    18.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 200

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 200

    55 m · 4 sec · State Highway 200

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 200

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 200

    55 m · 3 sec · State Highway 200

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 200

    20.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 200

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 8

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Highway 200

    26.3 mi · 32 min · State Highway 200

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 49

    10 m · 1 sec · State Highway 49

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 49

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 49

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    1912 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Central Avenue South

    17 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Watford City and Beulah.

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
15 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 200
66.6 mi · 63%
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
31.4 mi · 30%
State Highway 49
2.49 mi · 2%
Main Street North
2.35 mi · 2%
State Highway 8
1.85 mi · 2%
United States Highway 85 Business
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

31.4 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Killdeer
01h 04m from Watford City
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Watford City and Sunny near Beulah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Watford City to Beulah?

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Killdeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Watford City and 52.9 miles from Beulah.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watford City and Sunny near Beulah.

Stop Ideas Near Killdeer

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

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

RAIL

Williston

107 mi away
1 South Main Street
RAIL

Stanley

109 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
BUS

Sidney, MT

113 mi away
1201 West Holly Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Watford City and Beulah. Straight-line distance: 79.48 mi (127.91 km).

Watford City

#1 Watford City

City in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population7,835
Coordinates47.8022400, -103.2832500
Altitude646
CountryUnited States
Beulah

#2 Beulah

City in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States

Population3,128
Coordinates47.2633400, -101.7779500
Altitude544
CountryUnited States
Start: Watford City (-103.28325, 47.80224)
End: Beulah (-101.77795, 47.26334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.1 L · about $14.03
Round trip
$28.06
7.44 gal · 28.2 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.03 $28.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.65 $17.31 $34.63
Diesel $5.30 $19.73 $39.46

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

There is no time difference between Watford City and Beulah. The current time is 20:25:03.

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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.