Origin
Wahpeton, ND
Evening in Wahpeton on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wahpeton, ND to Lisbon, 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 23m
Distance
67.2 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
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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Lisbon, ND
Bob Jenkin
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Wahpeton to Lisbon, North Dakota, you are in for a straightforward journey across the Great Plains. This 67.2-mile trip typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize State Highway 13 and State Highway 32 to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $10, this route is as economical as it is efficient. Since the entire drive stays within the same region, you can expect a consistent atmosphere throughout the trip. It is a quick, practical route that allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 13 | 51.2 mi | 1h |
| State Highway 32 | 14.3 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Dakota Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 13
— 51.2 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wahpeton, ND and Lisbon, 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 13
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on ND 13
41 mi
·
48 min
·
State Highway 13
6
Turn right onto ND 32
14 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 32
7
Continue on ND 32
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto ND 27
68 ft
·
2 sec
·
5th Avenue East
9
Arrive at destination
ND 27
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Wahpeton, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 67.2 — 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
4
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
ND 32 / State Highway 32
Turn right onto ND 32 / State Highway 32
Navigation decision point
4
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
ND 27 / 5th Avenue East
Turn right onto ND 27 / 5th Avenue East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.51 one way
$21.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.54 | $23.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.84 | $29.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Lisbon, ND
Evening in Lisbon on Saturday
Local time
8:27 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
1 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
1h 23m 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 highway-focused experience, as 97% of this drive is spent on major thoroughfares. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 51.2 miles on State Highway 13. Because the route is largely devoid of planned stops, you will find yourself behind the wheel for the duration of the trip without significant interruptions. The transition between the primary highways and the final approach via Main Street is seamless. You can anticipate a consistent, predictable drive that prioritizes direct travel over technical maneuvers or frequent turns.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.2 mi on State Highway 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 13 and State Highway 32. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Street North.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wahpeton, ND to Lisbon, ND is easy. At 1h 23m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 51.9 miles (ND 32 / State Highway 32): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 67.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.2 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 51.9 miles (ND 32 / State Highway 32): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lisbon, 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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