Origin
Ray, ND
Evening in Ray on Saturday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
25°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ray, ND to Buford, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
56.4 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ray, ND
Owais Nazar
Buford, ND
Ali Ahmad DANESH
Trip Overview
Ray to Buford is 56.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via 64th Street Northwest and State Highway 1804, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within North Dakota's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey between two points. You'll spend a good portion of the trip on highways, but it's a manageable distance for a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection within this part of the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 64th Street Northwest | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| State Highway 1804 | 15.4 mi | 20m |
| Dakota Parkway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Theodore Roosevelt Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Railroad Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Score Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
64th Street Northwest
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ray, ND and Buford, ND.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue East
492 ft
·
27 sec
·
2nd Avenue East
2
Turn left onto Score Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Score Street
3
Turn right onto US 2
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Railroad Avenue
4
Continue on US 2
33 mi
·
37 min
·
64th Street Northwest
5
Continue on US 2
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Dakota Parkway
6
Continue on US 2; ND 1804
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
7
Turn left onto ND 1804
15 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 1804
8
Arrive at destination
ND 1804
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Ray, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 41 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Score Street
Turn left onto Score Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 2 / West Railroad Avenue
Turn right onto US 2 / West Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
41 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
ND 1804 / State Highway 1804
Turn left onto ND 1804 / State Highway 1804
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.82 one way
$17.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Buford, ND
Evening in Buford on Saturday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°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
15 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
1h 10m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 32.7 miles on 64th Street Northwest, which sets a steady pace early on. As you transition to State Highway 1804 and Dakota Parkway, expect varied road conditions that keep the drive from becoming monotonous. The profile suggests a blend of faster sections and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on 64th Street Northwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Score Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ray, ND to Buford, ND is easy. At 1h 10m with 41% 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 (Score Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 2 / West Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 41 miles (ND 1804 / State Highway 1804): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.7 miles on 64th Street Northwest. 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 (Score Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 2 / West Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 41 miles (ND 1804 / State Highway 1804): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buford, 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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