How far is Wildrose, ND from Epping, ND?

The driving distance from Wildrose, ND to Epping, ND is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.54 mi
01h 11m
Flight
25.54 mi
41.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.54 mi
Kilometers
41.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.54 mi
Kilometers
53.98 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Epping
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 PM CDT
Return by in Wildrose
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wildrose
2026-04-23T13:33
Arrive Epping
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wildrose
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ray
ND

City in North Dakota, USA

From Wildrose
16.8 mi
00h 35m
To Epping
16.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
This Afternoon

Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
35 to 41 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 40 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wildrose and Epping.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wildrose and Epping.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1055 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1335 ft · 42 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 116th Avenue Northwest

    17.5 mi · 42 min · 116th Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto County Highway 17

    2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway 17

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 64th Street Northwest

    7.9 mi · 9 min · 64th Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 123rd Avenue Northwest

    4 mi · 10 min · 123rd Avenue Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 60th Street Northwest

    2385 ft · 1 min · 60th Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 123rd Drive Northwest

    1378 ft · 38 sec · 123rd Drive Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Lawrence Avenue

    634 ft · 19 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    83 m · 12 sec · 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wildrose and Epping.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
116th Avenue Northwest
17.5 mi · 52%
64th Street Northwest
7.87 mi · 23%
123rd Avenue Northwest
4 mi · 12%
County Highway 17
2.82 mi · 8%
60th Street Northwest
0.45 mi · 1%
123rd Drive Northwest
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

116th Avenue Northwest

At the end of the road, turn left onto 116th Avenue Northwest

17.5 mi · 00h 42m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ray
00h 35m from Wildrose
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Wildrose and Rain near Epping.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wildrose to Epping?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Ray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Wildrose and 16.8 miles from Epping.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Wildrose and Rain near Epping.

Stop Ideas Near Ray

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

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

RAIL

Williston

40 mi away
1 South Main Street
RAIL

Stanley

57 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
BUS

Sidney, MT

102 mi away
1201 West Holly Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wildrose and Epping. Straight-line distance: 25.54 mi (41.1 km).

Wildrose

#1 Wildrose

City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States

Population155
Coordinates48.6305800, -103.1843500
Altitude686
CountryUnited States
Epping

#2 Epping

City in Williams County, North Dakota, USA

Population147
Coordinates48.2791900, -103.3571300
Altitude675
CountryUnited States
Start: Wildrose (-103.18435, 48.63058)
End: Epping (-103.35713, 48.27919)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.48 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.36 gal · 8.96 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.65 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $5.30 $6.26 $12.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wildrose and Epping. The current time is 13:33:04.

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.