Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dwight, ND
Jay Brand
Walcott, ND
Philipp Schwarz
Dwight to Walcott is 27 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 29, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of North Dakota, making it a straightforward trip. It's a quick hop that won't take up much of your day, ideal if you're looking to cover a small distance efficiently. You'll be on major roads for most of it, so expect a simple and predictable journey. Consider this a brief transition rather than a destination-focused road trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 15.6 mi | 14m |
| 60th Street Southeast | 5.4 mi | 12m |
| 76th Street Southeast | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| 176th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 6th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Platt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~260 veh/hr typical · worst 350
Quietest
2 AM
~17 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 17 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Dwight, ND and Walcott, ND.
Start on Platt Street
Turn left onto Hill Street
Continue on 176th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto CR 10
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 29; US 81
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 2
Turn right onto CR 26
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Hill Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 29 North, US 81 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CR 2: Walcott
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto CR 2 / 60th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Dwight on Saturday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Walcott on Saturday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route offers a mixed drive, with 58% of it on the interstate. You'll experience a substantial 15.6-mile stretch on I 29, providing a consistent, higher-speed experience. The remaining portions will involve local roads like 60th Street Southeast and 76th Street Southeast, likely at lower speeds. While not a challenging drive, the shift between interstate cruising and navigating local streets is noticeable. It's a functional route designed for moving between points with minimal fuss.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hill Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 8 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 4.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
49 ft
Total Descent
48 ft
Highest Point
975 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
38 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dwight, ND to Walcott, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 2: Walcott along the way.
Cr 2: Walcott
Founded 1881
Founded 1880
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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