How far is Williston, ND from Epping, ND?

The driving distance from Williston, ND to Epping, ND is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.79 mi
00h 34m
Flight
15.09 mi
24.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.09 mi
Kilometers
24.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.79 mi
Kilometers
35.07 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Epping
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 PM CDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T13:24
Arrive Epping
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williston
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Wheelock
ND

Township in Williams County, North Dakota

From Williston
10.9 mi
00h 17m
To Epping
10.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain then Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 37 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 Williston and Epping.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway

    951 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2822 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 11th Street West

    645 ft · 15 sec · 11th Street West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue West

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · 2nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 57th Street Northwest

    6.6 mi · 9 min · 57th Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto 57th Lane Northwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 57th Lane Northwest

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 57th Lane Northwest

    2253 ft · 1 min · 57th Lane Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on 58th Street Northwest

    4.8 mi · 8 min · 58th Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 123rd Drive Northwest

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 123rd Drive Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Lawrence Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on County Highway 42

    112 m · 16 sec · County Highway 42

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    83 m · 12 sec · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
57th Street Northwest
6.65 mi · 31%
2nd Avenue
5.15 mi · 24%
58th Street Northwest
4.77 mi · 22%
57th Lane Northwest
1.56 mi · 7%
123rd Drive Northwest
1.47 mi · 7%
2nd Avenue West
1.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

57th Street Northwest

Turn right onto 57th Street Northwest

6.65 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheelock
00h 17m from Williston
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Rain And Snow Likely leaving Williston and Rain near Epping.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wheelock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Williston and 10.9 miles from Epping.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Rain And Snow Likely around Williston and Rain near Epping.

Stop Ideas Near Wheelock

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

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

RAIL

Williston

32 mi away
1 South Main Street
RAIL

Stanley

64 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
BUS

Sidney, MT

94 mi away
1201 West Holly Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Epping. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.28 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population706
Coordinates48.1469700, -103.6179700
Altitude572
CountryUnited States
Epping

#2 Epping

City in Williams County, North Dakota, USA

Population147
Coordinates48.2791900, -103.3571300
Altitude675
CountryUnited States
Start: Williston (-103.61797, 48.14697)
End: Epping (-103.35713, 48.27919)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.81
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.90 $5.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.27 $6.55
Premium $4.65 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.30 $4.08 $8.17

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 Williston and Epping. The current time is 13:24:18.

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.