Origin
Fordville, ND
Afternoon in Fordville on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fordville, ND to Pisek, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical 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 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fordville, ND
Tom Fisk
Pisek, ND
Warren Adler
Trip Overview
Fordville to Pisek is 10.7 miles and takes about 26 minutes via County Road 12B and County Road 15, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Great Plains region of North Dakota, offering a straightforward local drive. It's ideal for a quick trip, perhaps to connect two nearby points or explore a small segment of rural North Dakota. Given its brevity, you won't need extensive planning, making it a flexible option for your itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 12B | 6.5 mi | 15m |
| County Road 15 | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wavrik Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 12B
— 6.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fordville, ND and Pisek, ND.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 12B
6.5 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 12B
3
Turn right onto CR 15
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 15
4
Continue on CR 15
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Wavrik Street
5
Arrive at destination
CR 15
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 12B / County Road 12B
At end of road, turn right onto CR 12B / County Road 12B
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 15 / County Road 15
Turn right onto CR 15 / County Road 15
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
Pisek, ND
Afternoon in Pisek on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
35 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
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?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy' local drive rather than a fast highway experience. With 0% highway share, expect to navigate primarily on county roads and local avenues. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles on County Road 12B. The road's personality is that of a typical rural drive, where you'll be mindful of turns and local road conditions. It offers a genuine feel for navigating the North Dakota countryside.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on County Road 12B.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 12B / County Road 12B.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fordville, ND to Pisek, ND is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 12B / County Road 12B): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (CR 15 / County Road 15): 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 6.5 miles on County Road 12B. 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: at 0.2 miles (CR 12B / County Road 12B): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (CR 15 / County Road 15): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pisek, 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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