How far is West Fargo, ND from Rugby, ND?
The driving distance from West Fargo, ND to Rugby, ND is about 229 miles (368.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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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 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Stutsman County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Fargo and Rugby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Fargo and Rugby.
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Start on 2nd Avenue West
38 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue West
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Turn left onto 1st Street
750 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue West
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West
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Keep slight right
3280 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
83.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamestown
1050 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Business Loop East
1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1013 ft · 17 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
128 m · 7 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 10th Street Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest
41.6 mi · 48 min · 5th Street Northwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
1906 ft · 48 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.6 km · 2 min · 7th Street South
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Turn right onto 19th Avenue South
1.4 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue South
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Turn left onto United States Highway 52
23 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto US-52
28.1 mi · 32 min · US-52
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Continue on United State Highway 52
1400 ft · 22 sec · United State Highway 52
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Continue on United States Highway 52
2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
41.7 mi · 49 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
2714 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 10th Street Southwest
668 ft · 24 sec · 10th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto South Main Avenue
2889 ft · 1 min · South Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Fargo and Rugby.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Avenue West
Merge slight left
83.4 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Fargo and Sunny near Rugby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Fargo to Rugby?
The road trip is about 229 miles (368.5 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Edmunds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from West Fargo and 114.6 miles from Rugby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 8:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.47 one way or $60.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Fargo and Sunny near Rugby.
Stop Ideas Near Edmunds
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 Edmunds.
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Fargo and Rugby. Straight-line distance: 177.3 mi (285.33 km).
#1 West Fargo
City in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 38,194 |
| Coordinates | 46.8749700, -96.9003600 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rugby
City North Dakota, US
| Population | 2,566 |
| Coordinates | 48.3688900, -99.9962500 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rugby (-99.99625, 48.36889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $3.77 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.36 | $68.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.60 | $75.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.86 | $85.71 |
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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