Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fredonia, ND
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Napoleon, ND
Mikhail Nilov
Fredonia, ND to Napoleon, ND is 46.4 miles and takes about 55 minutes via State Highway 34, State Highway 56, and State Highway 30, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination or a relaxed start to your day. You'll find this route to be a simple connection between two North Dakota communities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 34 | 30 mi | 34m |
| State Highway 56 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 30 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avenue G West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fredonia, ND and Napoleon, ND.
Start on 2nd Avenue West
At end of road, turn right onto ND 56
Turn left onto ND 34
Turn left onto ND 30; ND 34
Turn right onto ND 34
Turn left onto ND 3
Turn right onto Avenue G West
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 46.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto ND 56 / State Highway 56
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto ND 34 / State Highway 34
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ND 34 / State Highway 34
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto ND 3 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Avenue G West
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| premium | $5.18 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $9.77 | $19.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Fredonia on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Napoleon on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Scattered 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 drive is almost entirely on highways, with a 98% highway share. You'll experience a longest stretch of 30 miles on State Highway 34, indicating consistent cruising on well-maintained roads. The transition from highway to surface roads is minimal, making for a predictable driving experience with few interruptions. Expect mostly rural cruising for the duration of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 34 and State Highway 56. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near ND 56 / State Highway 56.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fredonia, ND to Napoleon, ND is easy. At 55m with 98% 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 (ND 56 / State Highway 56): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (ND 34 / State Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 26.8 miles (ND 34 / State Highway 34): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
341 ft
Total Descent
438 ft
Highest Point
2,063 ft
~39.7 mi in
Elevation Range
165 ft
Founded 1905
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). 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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