How far is Watford City, ND from Fort Totten, ND?
The driving distance from Watford City, ND to Fort Totten, ND is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ward County, North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watford City and Fort Totten.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watford City and Fort Totten.
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Start on Main Street North
2216 ft · 1 min · Main Street North
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Southeast
1.5 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 23A
9 m · 1 sec · 12th Street Southeast
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Exit the rotary onto 12th Street Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · 12th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto State Highway 23
15.7 mi · 19 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 23
82 m · 12 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 23
12.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
2645 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23
51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 39th Street Northwest
11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23
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Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
19 mi · 25 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 233rd Avenue Southeast
5.8 mi · 9 min · 233rd Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 41
2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto State Highway 97
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 97
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Turn right onto US-52
20.9 mi · 24 min · US-52
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Continue straight
1261 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
6.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 14
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Turn right onto 42nd Street Northeast
4.9 mi · 12 min · 42nd Street Northeast
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Continue on County Road 19
5 mi · 12 min · County Road 19
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Continue on State Highway 19
22.4 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on State Highway 19
25.1 mi · 29 min · State Highway 19
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Turn right
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 57
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 57
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Turn right onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7
1.4 km · 2 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
160 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Ephriam Hill Road
150 m · 19 sec · Ephriam Hill Road
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
45 m · 6 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watford City and Fort Totten.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 19
Continue on State Highway 19
25.1 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Watford City and Chance Light Rain near Fort Totten.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watford City to Fort Totten?
The road trip is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Sawyer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.4 miles from Watford City and 116 miles from Fort Totten.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.81 one way or $61.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Watford City and Chance Light Rain near Fort Totten.
Stop Ideas Near Sawyer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Food Distribution Center - Our Savior Lord's Food Pantry - City Hall
Sawyer City Hall
Velva City Auditor
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sawyer.
Minot, ND
Minot station
Rugby station
Stanley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watford City and Fort Totten. Straight-line distance: 199.12 mi (320.46 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 Fort Totten
Fort Totten is a place in North Dakota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.9800000, -98.9929000 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Totten (-98.9929, 47.98)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.75 | $69.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.02 | $76.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.33 | $86.67 |
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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