Origin
Napoleon, ND
Morning in Napoleon on Tuesday
Local time
11:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Napoleon, ND to Fredonia, ND
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
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.
Trip Overview
Napoleon to Fredonia 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 of North Dakota. Expect a straightforward drive on mostly state highways, making it a simple transit between two nearby communities. If you're looking for a quick hop to cover a short distance, this route fits the bill without requiring an overnight stay.
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 Napoleon, ND and Fredonia, ND.
1
Start on Avenue G West
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Avenue G West
2
Turn left onto ND 3
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
3
Turn right onto ND 34
19 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 34
4
At end of road, turn left onto ND 30; ND 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 30
5
Turn right onto ND 34
11 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 34
6
Turn right onto ND 56
15 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 56
7
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
2nd Avenue West
8
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ND 3 / Broadway
Turn left onto ND 3 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ND 34 / State Highway 34
Turn right onto ND 34 / State Highway 34
Navigation decision point
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
ND 30; ND 34 / State Highway 30
At end of road, turn left onto ND 30; ND 34 / State Highway 30
Navigation decision point
3
20.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
ND 34 / State Highway 34
Turn right onto ND 34 / State Highway 34
Navigation decision point
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
ND 56 / State Highway 56
Turn right onto ND 56 / State Highway 56
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.25 one way
$14.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.96 | $15.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Fredonia, ND
Morning in Fredonia on Tuesday
Local time
11:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
55m 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 primarily highway driving, with 98% of the trip on paved roads. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 30 miles on State Highway 34. After that, the road conditions will transition to surface roads for the remaining distance. Given the high highway share, expect a consistent cruising speed for most of your travel.
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 0.1 miles in near ND 3 / Broadway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Napoleon, ND to Fredonia, 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 0.1 miles (ND 3 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (ND 34 / State Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (ND 30; ND 34 / State Highway 30): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,063 ft
1,899 ft
Total Climb
438 ft
Total Descent
342 ft
Highest Point
2,063 ft
~6.6 mi in
Elevation Range
164 ft
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 0.1 miles (ND 3 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (ND 34 / State Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles (ND 30; ND 34 / State Highway 30): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fredonia, 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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