How far is West Fargo, ND from Belcourt, ND?

The driving distance from West Fargo, ND to Belcourt, ND is about 259.7 miles (418 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.71 mi
04h 45m
Flight
189.21 mi
304.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.21 mi
Kilometers
304.5 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.71 mi
Kilometers
417.96 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belcourt
Tue, Apr 14, 7:33 PM CDT
Return by in West Fargo
Wed, Apr 15, 12:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Fargo
2026-04-14T14:47
Arrive Belcourt
Tue, Apr 14, 7:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Fargo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Drayton
ND

Human settlement in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States of America

From West Fargo
129.7 mi
02h 22m
To Belcourt
130.1 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NNE
Destination
49°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Fargo and Belcourt.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Fargo and Belcourt.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue West

    38 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    750 ft · 23 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Avenue East

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Avenue East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    121.3 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ND 66: Drayton

    1765 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    12.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 66

  8. 8

    Turn right onto United States Highway 81

    2 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 81

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    19.1 mi · 23 min · State Highway 66

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 32

    2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 32

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    38.4 mi · 44 min · State Highway 66

  12. 12

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1609 ft · 29 sec · 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 66

    6.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 66

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 20

    9.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 20

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 5

    19.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 5

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 5

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 5

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    24.9 mi · 33 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 44th Avenue Northeast

    4 m · 1 sec · 44th Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 44th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Fargo and Belcourt.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue East
124 mi · 48%
State Highway 66
75.6 mi · 29%
State Highway 5
20.9 mi · 8%
State Highway 20
9.13 mi · 4%
State Highway 32
2 mi · 1%
United States Highway 81
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Avenue East

Merge slight left

121 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.5 mi
189.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Drayton
02h 22m from West Fargo
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving West Fargo and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Belcourt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Fargo to Belcourt?

The road trip is about 259.7 miles (418 km) and usually takes 04h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Drayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from West Fargo and 130.1 miles from Belcourt.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.54 one way or $69.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around West Fargo and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Belcourt.

Stop Ideas Near Drayton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Drayton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Drayton.

RAIL

Grand Forks

73 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Fargo and Belcourt. Straight-line distance: 189.21 mi (304.5 km).

West Fargo

#1 West Fargo

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population38,194
Coordinates46.8749700, -96.9003600
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Belcourt

#2 Belcourt

Census-designated place in Rolette County, North Dakota

Population2,078
Coordinates48.8391700, -99.7448700
Altitude598
CountryUnited States
Start: West Fargo (-96.90036, 46.87497)
End: Belcourt (-99.74487, 48.83917)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.16 gal
34.69 L · about $34.54
Round trip
$69.08
18.32 gal · 69.38 L
Estimated CO2
81.4 kg one way
Round trip: 162.8 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.54 $69.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.96 $77.91
Premium $4.65 $42.63 $85.26
Diesel $5.30 $48.58 $97.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between West Fargo and Belcourt. The current time is 14:47:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.