How far is Watford City, ND from Horace, ND?
The driving distance from Watford City, ND to Horace, ND is about 376.6 miles (606 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watford City and Horace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watford City and Horace.
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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
63.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Take the exit left
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
303.5 mi · 4 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sheyenne Street
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Sheyenne Street
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Sheyenne Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Sheyenne Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watford City and Horace.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
Merge slight left
303 mi · 04h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Watford City and Sunny near Horace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watford City to Horace?
The road trip is about 376.6 miles (606 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.8 miles from Watford City and 188.7 miles from Horace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.12 one way or $100.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Watford City and Sunny near Horace.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watford City and Horace. Straight-line distance: 307.5 mi (494.87 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 Horace
City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,128 |
| Coordinates | 46.7588600, -96.9037000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horace (-96.9037, 46.75886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 606 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $50.12 | $100.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.52 | $113.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.85 | $123.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.49 | $140.98 |
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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