Watford City is located at the intersection of US-85 and Rt-23 in northwest North Dakota, approx. 175 miles northwest of Bismarck. From Bismarck: I-94 west approx. 114 to US-85 (exit 42). Turn right on US-85 and proceed north approx. 65 miles to Rt-23 Alternate (Rt-23 Bypass). Turn right on Rt-23 Alternate and proceed east to fairgrounds.