Origin
Dwight, ND
Morning in Dwight on Tuesday
Local time
7:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dwight, ND to Walcott, 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
42m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 15.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dwight, ND and Walcott, 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 left onto CR 10
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
76th Street Southeast
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 29 North, US 81 North
6
Merge onto I 29; US 81
16 mi
·
14 min
·
I 29; US 81
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 42
Toward CR 2: Walcott
8
Turn left onto CR 2
5.4 mi
·
12 min
·
60th Street Southeast
9
Turn right onto CR 26
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
5th Street
10
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
6th Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
6th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hill Street
Turn left onto Hill Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast
Turn left onto CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 North, US 81 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 North, US 81 North
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward CR 2: Walcott
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward CR 2: Walcott
4
21.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CR 2 / 60th Street Southeast
Turn left onto CR 2 / 60th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Walcott, ND
Morning in Walcott on Tuesday
Local time
7:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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 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.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on I 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
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
20.8 mi in
|
~27m
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on I 29. 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 4.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Walcott, 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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