Origin
Walcott, ND
Morning in Walcott on Tuesday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walcott, ND to Dwight, 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
42m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walcott, ND
Philipp Schwarz
Dwight, ND
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
Walcott, ND to Dwight, ND is 26.9 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 29, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Great Plains region for its entirety, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop that won't demand a full day, making it easy to fit into a larger itinerary or tackle on a whim. You'll spend a good portion of this journey on the interstate, so expect efficient travel between these two North Dakota points. Consider this a simple connector rather than a destination drive in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 15.6 mi | 14m |
| 60th Street Southeast | 5.1 mi | 12m |
| 76th Street Southeast | 4.6 mi | 11m |
| 176th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 6th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Platt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 15.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walcott, ND and Dwight, ND.
1
Start on 6th Avenue
436 ft
·
17 sec
·
6th Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 26
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
5th Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 2
5.1 mi
·
12 min
·
60th Street Southeast
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Sioux Falls
5
Merge onto I 29; US 81
16 mi
·
14 min
·
I 29; US 81
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 26
7
Turn sharp left onto CR 10
4.6 mi
·
11 min
·
76th Street Southeast
8
Turn right onto 176th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
176th Avenue Southeast
9
Continue on Hill Street
399 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hill Street
10
Turn right onto Platt Street
260 ft
·
11 sec
·
Platt Street
11
Arrive at destination
Platt Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 2 / 60th Street Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto CR 2 / 60th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Sioux Falls
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Sioux Falls
4
21.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 26
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast
Turn sharp left onto CR 10 / 76th Street Southeast
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
26.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
176th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto 176th Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Dwight on Tuesday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
42m 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 a mixed drive, with 58% of it on highways, meaning you'll experience both interstate speeds and local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.6 miles on I 29, allowing for a solid period of consistent travel. As you transition from the interstate to local roads like 60th Street Southeast and 76th Street Southeast, expect a change in pace and potentially more turns. This segment is designed for practical transit, not necessarily for leisurely sightseeing.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on I 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CR 2 / 60th Street Southeast.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CR 2 / 60th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on I 29. 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 0.5 miles (CR 2 / 60th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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