Origin
Horace, ND
Night in Horace on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Horace, ND to West Fargo, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Horace, ND
Gu Bra
West Fargo, ND
cole peters
Trip Overview
This quick 8.3-mile trip from Horace to West Fargo, North Dakota, will only take about 15 minutes, making it an easy addition to any travel plans in the Great Plains region. Designed as a single-day drive, you won't need to worry about finding overnight accommodations. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $1, reflecting the short distance. You'll primarily navigate via Sheyenne Street South and Main Street, with a portion on CR 17. This route offers a straightforward local drive experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sheyenne Street South | 5 mi | 9m |
| CR 17 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Center Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sheyenne Street South
— 5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horace, ND and West Fargo, ND.
1
Start on Center Avenue
40 ft
·
4 sec
·
Center Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto CR 17; CR 6
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
CR 17; CR 6
4
Continue on CR 17; CR 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 17; CR 6
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 17; CR 6
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
CR 17; CR 6
6
Continue on CR 17; CR 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 17; CR 6
7
Enter roundabout onto Sheyenne Street South
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sheyenne Street South
8
Continue on Sheyenne Street South
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Sheyenne Street South
9
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
2nd Avenue West
10
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.1 — 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
|
CR 17 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 17 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 17; CR 6
Enter roundabout onto CR 17; CR 6
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 17; CR 6
Enter roundabout onto CR 17; CR 6
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Sheyenne Street South
Enter roundabout onto Sheyenne Street South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
2nd Avenue West
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
West Fargo, ND
Night in West Fargo on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
23 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
15m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 24% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles along Sheyenne Street South. As you transition from CR 17 to Main Street, the road's character shifts, moving from a more rural feel to a more developed local road environment. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise, but rather a series of connected local streets.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Sheyenne Street South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 17 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 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 (CR 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 17; CR 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (CR 17; CR 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving in West Fargo, ND
Full guide →West Fargo is a suburb in the Fargo/Moorhead metropolitan area. The city features a multitude of shopping and dining opportunities, as well as a number of lodging options. West Fargo's population exploded from fewer than 15,000 to more than 20,000 between 1990 and 2000, and continues to increase rapidly as Fargo and Moorhead to drive the growth of the entire metropolitan area.
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 15m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Sheyenne Street South. 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 (CR 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 17; CR 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (CR 17; CR 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Fargo, 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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