How far is Belfield, ND from Jamestown, ND?

The driving distance from Belfield, ND to Jamestown, ND is about 218.7 miles (351.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212 miles (341.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.69 mi
03h 11m
Flight
212.01 mi
341.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.01 mi
Kilometers
341.2 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.69 mi
Kilometers
351.94 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Wed, May 20, 9:55 PM CDT
Return by in Belfield
Thu, May 21, 12:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belfield
2026-05-20T17:44
Arrive Jamestown
Wed, May 20, 8:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belfield
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mandan
ND

City in North Dakota

From Belfield
108.8 mi
01h 35m
To Jamestown
109.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph S
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belfield and Jamestown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belfield and Jamestown.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue Northwest

    10 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street North

    2015 ft · 58 sec · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 10 East

    2171 ft · 1 min · Highway 10 East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

    1808 ft · 24 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    214.2 mi · 3 hr 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Jamestown

    2077 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on 17th Street Southwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · 17th Street Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Business Loop

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Business Loop

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    19 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue South

    1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue South

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfield and Jamestown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
215 mi · 98%
1st Avenue South
0.79 mi
17th Street Southwest
0.78 mi
West Business Loop
0.71 mi
Highway 10 East
0.41 mi
Main Street North
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

Merge slight left

214 mi · 03h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
212 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mandan
01h 35m from Belfield
Leave By
10:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Belfield and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belfield to Jamestown?

The road trip is about 218.7 miles (351.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mandan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.8 miles from Belfield and 109.9 miles from Jamestown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 212 miles (341.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.11 one way or $58.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Belfield and Jamestown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Belfield and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Jamestown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belfield and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 212.01 mi (341.2 km).

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#1 Belfield

Human settlement in Stark County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population1,035
Coordinates46.8852900, -103.1996200
Altitude788
CountryUnited States
Jamestown

#2 Jamestown

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States

Population14,930
Coordinates46.9105400, -98.7084400
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue Northwest (-103.199643, 46.885217)
End: 1st Avenue North (-98.708542, 46.910538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.21 L · about $29.11
Round trip
$58.22
15.44 gal · 58.42 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.11 $58.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.83 $65.67
Premium $4.65 $35.93 $71.86
Diesel $5.30 $40.95 $81.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Dakota · May 20, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Belfield, ND and Jamestown, ND. The current time in Belfield is 17:44:22, although it is 18:44:22 in Jamestown.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.