Other cities near the route include Makoti, Parshall, Plaza, Ryder, and Velva.
After leaving Watford City, the route intersects with the first section of ND 1806, to which it serves as the southern terminus.
After turning eastward once more, the route shares another intersection with ND 1806 serving as the southern terminus of its second section.
The route then runs three miles south of Plaza before entering Ward County.
The highway then serves as the northern terminus of ND 28, a short route that connects ND 23 to the small city of Ryder.
In McHenry County the highway travels east for about fifteen miles before meeting its eastern terminus south of Velva at ND 41.
[3] Major intersections The entire route is in Watford City, McKenzie County.
[3] Major intersections The entire route is in Watford City, McKenzie County.