Origin
Watford City, ND
Evening in Watford City on Saturday
Local time
8:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Watford City, ND to Killdeer, 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 8m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Watford City, ND
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Killdeer, ND
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Trip Overview
Connecting Watford City to Killdeer is a straightforward 55.8-mile journey that typically takes about one hour and eight minutes. Since both towns are located within the Great Plains region of North Dakota, you will experience consistent terrain throughout the trip. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the modest distance allows for quick travel between the two points. Budgeting roughly $8 for fuel should cover the trip comfortably in a standard vehicle. Because the drive is short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It is a practical, efficient connection for anyone traversing this part of the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt Expressway | 31.4 mi | 36m |
| State Highway 200 | 20.2 mi | 23m |
| Main Street North | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 22 Business | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| United States Highway 85 Business | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
— 31.4 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watford City, ND and Killdeer, ND.
1
Start on ND 23 Business
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street North
2
Turn right onto US 85 Business; ND 23
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
United States Highway 85 Business
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 85; ND 200
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto ND 200
18 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 200
Use the left lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto ND 200; ND 22
179 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Highway 200
6
Continue on ND 200; ND 22
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 200
7
Enter roundabout onto ND 22 Business
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 22 Business
8
Continue on ND 22 Business
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 22 Business
9
Continue on ND 22 Business
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue Southeast
10
Arrive at destination
ND 22 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 54.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 85 Business; ND 23 / United States Highway 85 Business
Turn right onto US 85 Business; ND 23 / United States Highway 85 Business
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 85; ND 200 / Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
At end of road, turn left onto US 85; ND 200 / Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
34.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
ND 200 / State Highway 200
Turn left onto ND 200 / State Highway 200
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
ND 200; ND 22 / State Highway 200
Enter roundabout onto ND 200; ND 22 / State Highway 200
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
ND 22 Business / State Highway 22 Business
Enter roundabout onto ND 22 Business / State Highway 22 Business
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.72 one way
$17.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 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 | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
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
Killdeer, ND
Evening in Killdeer on Saturday
Local time
7:28 PM
MDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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 8m 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 95% of your travel takes place on major thoroughfares. You will navigate using the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, State Highway 200, and Main Street North to reach your destination. Much of the journey is defined by a 31.4-mile stretch along the Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. The road maintains a steady pace, offering a predictable driving environment that favors speed and efficiency over complex navigation. You will find that the transitions between these roads are seamless, allowing you to settle into a consistent rhythm behind the wheel.
95% 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: 31.4 mi on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway and State Highway 200. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near US 85 Business; ND 23 / United States Highway 85 Business.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Watford City, ND to Killdeer, ND is easy. At 1h 8m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (US 85 Business; ND 23 / United States Highway 85 Business): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 85; ND 200 / Theodore Roosevelt Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles (ND 200 / State Highway 200): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.4 miles on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway. 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 2.3 miles (US 85 Business; ND 23 / United States Highway 85 Business): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 85; ND 200 / Theodore Roosevelt Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles (ND 200 / State Highway 200): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Killdeer, 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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