How far is Wolford, ND from Rugby, ND?
The driving distance from Wolford, ND to Rugby, ND is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolford and Rugby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolford and Rugby.
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Start on Main Street
26 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Northwest
1215 ft · 59 sec · 3rd Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 17
15.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 17
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
9.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 1st Street Northwest
2712 ft · 1 min · 1st Street Northwest
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Turn right onto South Main Avenue
835 ft · 23 sec · 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 Wolford 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.
State Highway 17
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 17
15.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Wolford and Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Rugby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wolford to Rugby?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Pleasant Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Wolford and 12.9 miles from Rugby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Wolford and Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers near Rugby.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Lake
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 Pleasant Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolford and Rugby. Straight-line distance: 16.11 mi (25.92 km).
#1 Wolford
Human settlement in Pierce County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 32 |
| Coordinates | 48.4986100, -99.7043100 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.14 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.62 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $5.46 | $10.93 |
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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