How far is Coulee, ND from Manitou, ND?
The driving distance from Coulee, ND to Manitou, ND is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coulee and Manitou.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coulee and Manitou.
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Start on Washington Avenue
797 ft · 39 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 50
10.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on 78th Street Northwest
8 mi · 14 min · 78th Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 8
15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast
1511 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southwest
1975 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn right
11 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto 93rd Avenue Northwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · 93rd Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 93rd Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coulee and Manitou.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Highway 8
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 8
15.7 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Coulee and Light Rain Likely near Manitou.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coulee to Manitou?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lostwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Coulee and 23.8 miles from Manitou.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Coulee and Light Rain Likely near Manitou.
Stop Ideas Near Lostwood
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 Lostwood.
Stanley
Minot station
Minot, ND
Williston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coulee and Manitou. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.89 km).
#1 Coulee
Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota
| Population | 62 |
| Coordinates | 48.5453000, -102.0115500 |
| Altitude | 629 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manitou
Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 106 |
| Coordinates | 48.3311300, -102.6365700 |
| Altitude | 697 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manitou (-102.63657, 48.33113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
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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