How far is West Fargo, ND from Stanley, ND?
The driving distance from West Fargo, ND to Stanley, ND is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.5 miles (441.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Fargo and Stanley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Fargo and Stanley.
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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
11.1 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 52
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Continue on 1st Street
1845 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on US-52
6.7 mi · 8 min · US-52
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Continue on United States Highway 52
7.4 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 52
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Continue on US-52
27 mi · 31 min · US-52
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Continue on West Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on US-52
18.8 mi · 22 min · US-52
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Take the exit left toward US 2, US 52 W: Kenmare, Williston
1044 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto US-2 W
1.6 mi · 2 min · US-2 W
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Continue on US Highway 2
2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 2
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Continue on US-2 W
1823 ft · 31 sec · US-2 W
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Continue on US Highway 2
10.3 mi · 12 min · US Highway 2
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Keep slight left
40.7 mi · 46 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
2530 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 8
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Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast
2805 ft · 49 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Street
1695 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
15 m · 2 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Fargo and Stanley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving West Fargo and Mostly Sunny near Stanley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Fargo to Stanley?
The road trip is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Bowdon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from West Fargo and 157 miles from Stanley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.5 miles (441.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 5:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.67 one way or $83.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around West Fargo and Mostly Sunny near Stanley.
Stop Ideas Near Bowdon
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 Bowdon.
Devils Lake
Rugby station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Fargo and Stanley. Straight-line distance: 274.45 mi (441.68 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 Stanley
City in North Dakota
| Population | 2,708 |
| Coordinates | 48.3172400, -102.3904500 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanley (-102.39045, 48.31724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $41.67 | $83.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.00 | $93.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.43 | $102.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.61 | $117.22 |
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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