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

The driving distance from West Fargo, ND to Lisbon, ND is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.6 mi
01h 17m
Flight
47.62 mi
76.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.62 mi
Kilometers
76.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.6 mi
Kilometers
108.79 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
Fri, Apr 17, 10:03 AM CDT
Return by in West Fargo
Fri, Apr 17, 11:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Fargo
2026-04-17T08:46
Arrive Lisbon
Fri, Apr 17, 10:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Fargo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buffalo
ND

City in North Dakota

From West Fargo
33.7 mi
00h 38m
To Lisbon
33.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 25 mph NNW
Destination
40°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 26 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue West

    38 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    750 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Avenue West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    3280 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ND 38 North: Buffalo, Alice

    1560 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 38

    1509 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 38

  8. 8

    Continue on 139th Avenue

    7.4 mi · 8 min · 139th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 38

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway 38

  10. 10

    Continue on 139th Avenue Southeast

    8.7 mi · 10 min · 139th Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 46

    1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 46

  12. 12

    Continue on Cass Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cass Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 46

    2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 46

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 32

    12.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 32

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2786 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue East

    21 m · 2 sec · 5th Avenue East

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue West
30.9 mi · 46%
State Highway 32
12.5 mi · 19%
139th Avenue Southeast
8.72 mi · 13%
139th Avenue
7.35 mi · 11%
State Highway 46
4.67 mi · 7%
Cass Avenue
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Avenue West

Merge slight left

28.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
47.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
00h 38m from West Fargo
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow leaving West Fargo and Chance Light Snow near Lisbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from West Fargo and 33.9 miles from Lisbon.

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

The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around West Fargo and Chance Light Snow near Lisbon.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buffalo, 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 Buffalo.

RAIL

Fargo

58 mi away
420 4th Street North
RAIL

Grand Forks

116 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Fargo and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 47.62 mi (76.64 km).

West Fargo

#1 West Fargo

City in North Dakota, United States of America

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

#2 Lisbon

City in North Dakota

Population2,015
Coordinates46.4416300, -97.6812100
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: West Fargo (-96.90036, 46.87497)
End: Lisbon (-97.68121, 46.44163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.03 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.06 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between West Fargo and Lisbon. The current time is 08:46:15.

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.