How far is Watford City, ND from Tioga, ND?
The driving distance from Watford City, ND to Tioga, ND is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 01h 53m.
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 Williams County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watford City and Tioga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watford City and Tioga.
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Start on Main Street North
1065 ft · 41 sec · Main Street North
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
3.5 mi · 5 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
38 mi · 44 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Turn right onto Dakota Parkway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Dakota Parkway
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
12.7 mi · 15 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on 64th Street Northwest
19.9 mi · 23 min · 64th Street Northwest
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Continue on West Railroad Avenue
1 km · 44 sec · West Railroad Avenue
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Continue on 64th Street Northwest
10.3 mi · 12 min · 64th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto State Highway 40
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 40
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Continue on Oil Capital Way South
2956 ft · 59 sec · Oil Capital Way South
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Northeast
2683 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Main Street North
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Watford City and Tioga.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
Turn right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
38 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Watford City and Areas Of Fog near Tioga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watford City to Tioga?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Williston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Watford City and 47.7 miles from Tioga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Watford City and Areas Of Fog near Tioga.
Stop Ideas Near Williston
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 Williston.
Williston
Sidney, MT
Stanley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watford City and Tioga. Straight-line distance: 44.09 mi (70.95 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 Tioga
City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 100 |
| Coordinates | 48.3972400, -102.9382400 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tioga (-102.93824, 48.39724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $3.96 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $20.22 | $40.44 |
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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