Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Epping, ND
Stefan Liening
Buford, ND
Ali Ahmad DANESH
Epping to Buford is 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m via State Highway 1804, Dakota Parkway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within North Dakota's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. You'll spend a good portion of the time on highways, making it a quick transit. Consider this route if you need an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 1804 | 15.4 mi | 20m |
| 57th Street Northwest | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Dakota Parkway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| 2nd Avenue | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| 58th Street Northwest | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Theodore Roosevelt Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| 57th Lane Northwest | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 123rd Drive Northwest | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Epping, ND and Buford, ND.
Start on 2nd Street
Turn right onto CR 42
Continue on CR 42
Continue on CR 42
Turn right onto CR 6
Continue on CR 6
Continue on CR 6
Continue on CR 6
Turn left onto US 2
Continue on US 2
Continue on US 2; ND 1804
Turn left onto ND 1804
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Epping, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 42 / County Highway 42
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 6 / 58th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto ND 1804 / State Highway 1804
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.17 one way
$14.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.81 | $15.61 |
| premium | $5.18 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Epping on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Buford on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Cloudy
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 is about 54% highway, so expect a good stretch on higher-speed roads before transitioning. The longest continuous section on a highway is 15.4 miles on State Highway 1804. After the highway portion, you'll find yourself on surface roads like Dakota Parkway. You'll notice a shift from highway cruising to more local road driving as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 42 / County Highway 42.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Epping, ND to Buford, ND is easy. At 1h 2m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 42 / County Highway 42): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (CR 6 / 58th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 27.7 miles (ND 1804 / State Highway 1804): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
382 ft
Total Descent
641 ft
Highest Point
2,216 ft
Elevation Range
343 ft
Founded 1905
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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