Origin
Dwight, ND
Late night in Dwight on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dwight, ND to Abercrombie, ND
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dwight, ND
Jay Brand
Abercrombie, ND
Paul Campbell
Trip Overview
This short 10.7-mile drive from Dwight to Abercrombie, North Dakota, will only take you about 26 minutes to complete. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost of around $2, it's perfect for a day trip or even just a quick hop. The route primarily uses local roads like 176th Avenue Southeast and County Road 81, offering a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region. Since there are no recommended stops and it's a turn-heavy local drive, you won't need an overnight split. Plan for a flexible departure, as this short distance allows for spontaneity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 176th Avenue Southeast | 9.5 mi | 23m |
| County Road 81 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 76th Street Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Platt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
176th Avenue Southeast
— 9.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dwight, ND and Abercrombie, ND.
1
Start on Platt Street
260 ft
·
16 sec
·
Platt Street
2
Turn left onto Hill Street
399 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hill Street
3
Continue on 176th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
176th Avenue Southeast
4
Turn right onto CR 10
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
76th Street Southeast
5
Turn left onto CR 81
9.1 mi
·
22 min
·
176th Avenue Southeast
6
Continue on CR 81
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
County Road 81
7
Turn right onto CR 4
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Broadway
8
Arrive at destination
CR 4
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.4 — 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
|
Hill Street
Turn left onto Hill Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast
Turn right onto CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 81 / 176th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto CR 81 / 176th Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 4 / Broadway
Turn right onto CR 4 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Abercrombie, ND
Late night in Abercrombie on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway driving at all. Your journey will primarily follow 176th Avenue Southeast, County Road 81, and 76th Street Southeast. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles on 176th Avenue Southeast. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads rather than a high-speed highway, so keep an eye out for turns and changes in road designation. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on efficient travel between two points within the Great Plains.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on 176th Avenue Southeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hill Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 81 / 176th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on 176th Avenue Southeast. 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 (Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 81 / 176th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Abercrombie, 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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