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Trip from Dodge, ND to Halliday, ND

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12m

Distance

9.2 mi

15 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 11m ★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Dodge, ND, ND

Dodge, ND

Alwin Johnson

Downtown Halliday, ND, ND

Halliday, ND

Gu Bra

Trip Overview

Dodge to Halliday is 9.2 miles and takes about 12 minutes via State Highway 200, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within North Dakota's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick connection between two communities, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this a simple hop rather than a destination drive, ideal for those who prefer efficiency.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 200 6.2 mi 7m
State Highway 8 2.5 mi 3m
3rd Avenue Southeast 0.3 mi <1m
Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
2nd Avenue South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 200 — 6.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dodge, ND and Halliday, ND.

1

Start on 2nd Avenue South

28 ft · 6 sec · 2nd Avenue South
2

Turn left onto ND 200

6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 200
3

Continue on ND 8; ND 200

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 8
4

Continue on State Highway 8

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 8
5

Continue on 3rd Avenue Southeast

0.3 mi · 37 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast
6

Turn left onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Main Street
7

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | ND 200 / State Highway 200

Turn left onto ND 200 / State Highway 200

Navigation decision point

5
9.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.53 one way

$3.06 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $1.67 $3.33
premium $5.18 $1.88 $3.75
diesel $5.35 $1.94 $3.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.8 0 $0.97 $0.44
Efficient EV 2.3 0 $0.81 $0.37
EV Truck/SUV 3.7 0 $1.29 $0.59

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026

Origin

Dodge, ND

Afternoon in Dodge on Wednesday

Local time

1:11 PM

MDT

Current temp

50°F

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SE 1 to 5 mph 57% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 8:46PM CDT until June 2 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Destination

Halliday, ND

Afternoon in Halliday on Wednesday

Local time

1:11 PM

MDT

Current temp

50°F

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SE 1 to 6 mph 56% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 8:46PM CDT until June 2 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

12m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the 9.2 miles on main roads like State Highway 200 and State Highway 8. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 6.2 miles on State Highway 200, providing a consistent driving pace. The route is designed for smooth travel, minimizing complex turns or changes in road type. Expect a predictable and efficient experience behind the wheel, with minimal distractions.

95% 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: 6.2 mi on State Highway 200.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 200 and State Highway 8. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ND 200 / State Highway 200.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Dodge, ND to Halliday, ND is easy. At 12m with 95% 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 200 / State Highway 200): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,211 ft 1,993 ft

Total Climb

231 ft

Total Descent

182 ft

Highest Point

2,211 ft

~5.3 mi in

Elevation Range

218 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Dodge, ND

Full guide →

Founded 1915

Arriving in Halliday, ND

Full guide →

Founded 1914

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on State Highway 200. 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 200 / State Highway 200): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Halliday, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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