How far is Watford City, ND from Hazen, ND?
The driving distance from Watford City, ND to Hazen, ND is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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 15m.
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.
Human settlement in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watford City and Hazen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watford City and Hazen.
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Start on Main Street North
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street North
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Turn right onto United States Highway 85 Business
2905 ft · 55 sec · United States Highway 85 Business
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
31.4 mi · 37 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Turn left onto State Highway 200
18.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 200
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 200
55 m · 4 sec · State Highway 200
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 200
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 200
55 m · 3 sec · State Highway 200
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 200
20.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on State Highway 8
1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 8
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Turn straight onto State Highway 200
26.3 mi · 32 min · State Highway 200
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 200
41 m · 2 sec · State Highway 200
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 200
7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Northwest
632 ft · 30 sec · 3rd Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto 7th Street Northwest
1172 ft · 54 sec · 7th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1769 ft · 54 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street East
41 m · 6 sec · Main Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watford City and Hazen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Watford City and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Hazen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watford City to Hazen?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 55.4 miles from Watford City and 55.6 miles from Hazen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Watford City and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Hazen.
Stop Ideas Near Killdeer
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 Killdeer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watford City and Hazen. Straight-line distance: 85.02 mi (136.82 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 Hazen
City in North Dakota, USA
| Population | 2,332 |
| Coordinates | 47.2944500, -101.6226600 |
| Altitude | 532 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hazen (-101.62266, 47.29445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.24 | $36.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
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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