How far is Watford City, ND from Keene, ND?
The driving distance from Watford City, ND to Keene, ND is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in McKenzie County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watford City and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watford City and Keene.
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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
8.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
604 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watford City and Keene.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 23
Turn left onto State Highway 23
15.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Watford City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watford City to Keene?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hawkeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Watford City and 13.4 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers around Watford City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Hawkeye
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 Hawkeye.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watford City and Keene. Straight-line distance: 18.03 mi (29.02 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 Keene
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
| Population | 60 |
| Coordinates | 47.9269700, -102.9415800 |
| Altitude | 711 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keene (-102.94158, 47.92697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.14 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.62 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
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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