Origin
Wahpeton, ND
Night in Wahpeton on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wahpeton, ND to Dwight, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wahpeton, ND
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Dwight, ND
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
This short 9.8-mile drive from Wahpeton, ND to Dwight, ND takes about 17 minutes and is perfect for a quick excursion. With a fuel cost estimated at $2, it's an economical trip. You'll primarily be on State Highway 13, with portions of 175th Avenue Southeast and 176th Avenue Southeast. This route is straightforward and works well as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. Consider this an easy addition to your travels in North Dakota.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 13 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| 175th Avenue Southeast | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 176th Avenue Southeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Dakota Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 81 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Platt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 13
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wahpeton, ND and Dwight, ND.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue North
109 ft
·
6 sec
·
2nd Avenue North
2
Turn right onto 4th Street North
392 ft
·
14 sec
·
4th Street North
3
Turn right onto ND 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dakota Avenue
4
Continue on ND 13
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 13
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 81
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
175th Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on CR 81
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 81
7
Turn slight left onto 176th Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
176th Avenue Southeast
8
Continue on Hill Street
446 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hill Street
9
Turn left onto Platt Street
260 ft
·
11 sec
·
Platt Street
10
Arrive at destination
Platt Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Street North
Turn right onto 4th Street North
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ND 13 / Dakota Avenue
Turn right onto ND 13 / Dakota Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 81 / 175th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto CR 81 / 175th Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Platt Street
Turn left onto Platt Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
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
Dwight, ND
Night in Dwight on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
17m 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 highway-focused drive is predominantly on paved roads, with 62% of the journey utilizing major highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 6.1 miles on State Highway 13, offering a consistent cruising experience. The route is characterized by its straightforward nature, making it easy to navigate. Expect a smooth drive with minimal technical sections. The road's personality remains largely consistent, reflecting its highway-centric profile.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on State Highway 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 13 and 175th Avenue Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Street North.
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 17m drive. You will face about 4 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 (4th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ND 13 / Dakota Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (CR 81 / 175th Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on State Highway 13. 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 (4th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ND 13 / Dakota Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (CR 81 / 175th Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dwight, 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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