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Trip from Fredonia, ND to Napoleon, ND

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

46.4 mi

75 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Fredonia, ND, ND

Fredonia, ND

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Downtown Napoleon, ND, ND

Napoleon, ND

Mikhail Nilov

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: State Highway 34 — 30 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fredonia, ND and Napoleon, ND.

1

Start on 2nd Avenue West

0.2 mi · 51 sec · 2nd Avenue West
2

At end of road, turn right onto ND 56

15 mi · 16 min · State Highway 56
3

Turn left onto ND 34

11 mi · 12 min · State Highway 34
4

Turn left onto ND 30; ND 34

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 30
5

Turn right onto ND 34

19 mi · 21 min · State Highway 34
6

Turn left onto ND 3

0.5 mi · 1 min · Broadway
7

Turn right onto Avenue G West

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Avenue G West
8

Arrive at destination

Avenue G West

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

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.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | ND 56 / State Highway 56

At end of road, turn right onto ND 56 / State Highway 56

Navigation decision point

4
14.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | ND 34 / State Highway 34

Turn left onto ND 34 / State Highway 34

Navigation decision point

4
26.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | ND 34 / State Highway 34

Turn right onto ND 34 / State Highway 34

Navigation decision point

4
45.7 mi into trip | ~53m in | ND 3 / Broadway

Turn left onto ND 3 / Broadway

Navigation decision point

4
46.2 mi into trip | ~54m in | Avenue G West

Turn right onto Avenue G West

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.85 one way

$13.70 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $7.56 $15.13
premium $4.72 $8.62 $17.23
diesel $4.80 $8.76 $17.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jun 29, 2026

Origin

Fredonia, ND

Evening in Fredonia on Saturday

Local time

7:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear

SW 15 to 18 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 5:50PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued June 29 at 5:28PM CDT until June 29 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Destination

Napoleon, ND

Evening in Napoleon on Saturday

Local time

7:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear

SW 12 to 16 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 5:50PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued June 29 at 5:28PM CDT until June 29 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

55m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30 mi on State Highway 34.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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.

Driving Effort 2/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,063 ft 1,899 ft

Total Climb

341 ft

Total Descent

438 ft

Highest Point

2,063 ft

~39.7 mi in

Elevation Range

165 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

West Lake Napoleon - ND GFD

Camp_site

Near the end, right off the route

55min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Napoleon, ND

West Lake Napoleon - ND GFD

Camp_site

Near the end, right off the route

55min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Napoleon, ND

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Fredonia, ND

Full guide →

Founded 1905

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30 miles on State Highway 34. 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 (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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Napoleon, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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