How far is Bottineau, ND from Jamestown, ND?
The driving distance from Bottineau, ND to Jamestown, ND is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bottineau and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bottineau and Jamestown.
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Start on 5th Street East
16 m · 8 sec · 5th Street East
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Turn left onto Main Street
2415 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street East
1.6 km · 3 min · 11th Street East
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Continue on State Highway 5
4.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 5
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Turn right onto State Highway 60
29.9 mi · 36 min · State Highway 60
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
9.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 1st Street Northwest
1466 ft · 50 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue Southwest
2712 ft · 2 min · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 3
41.7 mi · 49 min · State Highway 3
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 52
2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 52
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Continue on United State Highway 52
1400 ft · 22 sec · United State Highway 52
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Continue on US-52
28.1 mi · 32 min · US-52
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Turn left onto United States Highway 52
23 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto 19th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.6 km · 2 min · 7th Street South
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue South
1906 ft · 42 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on US-52
41.6 mi · 48 min · US-52
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
788 ft · 16 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bottineau and Jamestown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 3
Continue on State Highway 3
41.7 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bottineau and Sunny near Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bottineau to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Harvey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Bottineau and 93.3 miles from Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155 miles (249.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.78 one way or $49.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bottineau and Sunny near Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Harvey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harvey.
Rugby station
Devils Lake
Minot, ND
Minot station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bottineau and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 154.98 mi (249.41 km).
#1 Bottineau
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 48.8272300, -100.4457000 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamestown
City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 14,930 |
| Coordinates | 46.9105400, -98.7084400 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Avenue North (-98.708542, 46.910538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.78 | $49.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.94 | $55.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.58 | $61.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.85 | $69.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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