Origin
Buford, ND
Late night in Buford on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buford, ND to Williston, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buford, ND
Ali Ahmad DANESH
Williston, ND
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Trip Overview
Buford, ND to Williston, ND is 22.9 miles and takes about 30 minutes via State Highway 1804, Dakota Parkway, and Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. It's a practical option for connecting two points in North Dakota, ideal if you're looking for a quick transit rather than an extended scenic tour. Given its brevity, you'll likely find it’s a simple hop from one location to the next with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 1804 | 15.3 mi | 20m |
| Dakota Parkway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Theodore Roosevelt Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| 2nd Street West | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Highway 1804
— 15.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buford, ND and Williston, ND.
1
Start on ND 1804
15 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 1804
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto US 2; ND 1804
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 2
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dakota Parkway
4
Turn right onto US 2 Business; ND 1804
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street West
5
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue West
378 ft
·
10 sec
·
2nd Avenue West
6
Turn right onto West Broadway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Broadway
7
Arrive at destination
East Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ND 1804 / State Highway 1804
Depart onto ND 1804 / State Highway 1804
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 2; ND 1804 / Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
Turn right onto US 2; ND 1804 / Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
22.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
2nd Avenue West
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue West
Navigation decision point
3
22.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
West Broadway
Turn right onto West Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Williston, ND
Late night in Williston on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey on established roadways. You'll spend most of your time on State Highway 1804, Dakota Parkway, and the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, which are designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.3 miles on State Highway 1804, allowing for a good period of steady driving. Expect a consistent, highway-like experience for the majority of this short trip.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on State Highway 1804.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 1804 and Dakota Parkway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ND 1804 / State Highway 1804.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Buford, ND to Williston, ND is easy. At 30m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ND 1804 / State Highway 1804): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (US 2; ND 1804 / Theodore Roosevelt Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (2nd Avenue West): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on State Highway 1804. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ND can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ND 1804 / State Highway 1804): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (US 2; ND 1804 / Theodore Roosevelt Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (2nd Avenue West): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Williston, ND before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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