How far is Watford City, ND from Garrison, ND?
The driving distance from Watford City, ND to Garrison, ND is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watford City and Garrison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watford City and Garrison.
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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
8.9 mi · 10 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto State Highway 28
16.1 mi · 19 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on State Highway 37
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on State Highway 37
12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 37
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Southwest
1847 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn slight right onto Central Avenue Northwest
909 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast
87 m · 13 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watford City and Garrison.
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 23
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
21 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Watford City and Mostly Sunny near Garrison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watford City to Garrison?
The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Parshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Watford City and 62.5 miles from Garrison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Watford City and Mostly Sunny near Garrison.
Stop Ideas Near Parshall
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 Parshall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watford City and Garrison. Straight-line distance: 87.41 mi (140.67 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 Garrison
City in McLean County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,458 |
| Coordinates | 47.6522200, -101.4157200 |
| Altitude | 588 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garrison (-101.41572, 47.65222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.71 | $37.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
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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