How far is West Fargo, ND from New Town, ND?

The driving distance from West Fargo, ND to New Town, ND is about 333.2 miles (536.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.2 miles (438 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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
333.2 mi
05h 49m
Flight
272.15 mi
437.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.15 mi
Kilometers
437.99 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.2 mi
Kilometers
536.24 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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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 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Town
Thu, Apr 30, 1:36 AM CDT
Return by in West Fargo
Thu, Apr 30, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Fargo
2026-04-29T19:46
Arrive New Town
Thu, Apr 30, 1:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 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
McKenzie
ND

Unincorporated community in North Dakota

From West Fargo
166.2 mi
02h 54m
To New Town
167 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
28°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Fargo and New Town.

  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

    175.6 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Bismarck, Minot

    1619 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on State Street

    49.1 mi · 55 min · State Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 247th Avenue Southeast

    10.1 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23

  14. 14

    Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest

    16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23

  16. 16

    Continue on 39th Street Northwest

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 23

    10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23

    51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1132 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    113 m · 21 sec · Central Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Drive

    82 m · 14 sec · Eagle Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    58 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    100 m · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue West
186 mi · 56%
State Street
90.3 mi · 27%
State Highway 23
18 mi · 5%
247th Avenue Southwest
16 mi · 5%
39th Street Northwest
11.7 mi · 4%
247th Avenue Southeast
10.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Main Avenue West

Merge slight left

176 mi · 02h 46m

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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
272.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKenzie
02h 54m from West Fargo
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Fargo and Mostly Cloudy near New Town.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Fargo to New Town?

The road trip is about 333.2 miles (536.2 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.2 miles from West Fargo and 167 miles from New Town.

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

The direct path is about 272.2 miles (438 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.35 one way or $88.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Fargo and Mostly Cloudy near New Town.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Fargo and New Town. Straight-line distance: 272.15 mi (437.99 km).

West Fargo

#1 West Fargo

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population38,194
Coordinates46.8749700, -96.9003600
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
New Town

#2 New Town

Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic

Population2,592
Coordinates47.9808500, -102.4901800
Altitude579
CountryUnited States
Start: West Fargo (-96.90036, 46.87497)
End: New Town (-102.49018, 47.98085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.76 gal
44.51 L · about $44.35
Round trip
$88.69
23.52 gal · 89.02 L
Estimated CO2
104.5 kg one way
Round trip: 209 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.35 $88.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.02 $100.03
Premium $4.65 $54.73 $109.46
Diesel $5.30 $62.38 $124.75

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Fargo and New Town. The current time is 19:46:38.

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.