How far is Watford City, ND from Lisbon, ND?
The driving distance from Watford City, ND to Lisbon, ND is about 364.1 miles (585.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m 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 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The capital of North Dakota.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watford City and Lisbon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watford City and Lisbon.
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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
245.8 mi · 3 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 1 South: Verona, Oakes
1182 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
19.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 1
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Turn left onto State Highway 46
19.1 mi · 22 min · State Highway 46
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Turn right onto State Highway 32
12.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on Main Street
2786 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue East
21 m · 2 sec · 5th Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watford City and Lisbon.
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
246 mi · 03h 56m
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 Partly Sunny near Lisbon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watford City to Lisbon?
The road trip is about 364.1 miles (585.9 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?
Bismarck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.6 miles from Watford City and 182.4 miles from Lisbon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.5 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 $48.46 one way or $96.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Watford City and Partly Sunny near Lisbon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watford City and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 279.57 mi (449.92 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 Lisbon
City in North Dakota
| Population | 2,015 |
| Coordinates | 46.4416300, -97.6812100 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lisbon (-97.68121, 46.44163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 586 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $48.46 | $96.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.65 | $109.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.80 | $119.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.16 | $136.31 |
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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