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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.55 mi
01h 15m
Flight
32.24 mi
51.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.24 mi
Kilometers
51.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.55 mi
Kilometers
76.53 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manitou
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM CDT
Return by in Coulee
Thu, Apr 23, 11:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coulee
2026-04-23T09:03
Arrive Manitou
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coulee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lostwood
ND

Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota

From Coulee
23.7 mi
00h 37m
To Manitou
23.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 28 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    797 ft · 39 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 50

    10.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 50

  3. 3

    Continue on 78th Street Northwest

    8 mi · 14 min · 78th Street Northwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 8

    15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 8

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    1511 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 4th Street Southwest

    1975 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn right

    11 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 93rd Avenue Northwest

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 93rd Avenue Northwest

  10. 10

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
15.7 mi · 33%
State Highway 50
10.1 mi · 21%
78th Street Northwest
8.01 mi · 17%
93rd Avenue Northwest
1.25 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
4th Street Southwest
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lostwood
00h 37m from Coulee
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lostwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lostwood.

RAIL

Stanley

18 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Minot station

87 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.
BUS

Minot, ND

88 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW
RAIL

Williston

96 mi away
1 South Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coulee and Manitou. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.89 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Coulee

Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota

Population62
Coordinates48.5453000, -102.0115500
Altitude629
CountryUnited States
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#2 Manitou

Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America

Population106
Coordinates48.3311300, -102.6365700
Altitude697
CountryUnited States
Start: Coulee (-102.01155, 48.5453)
End: Manitou (-102.63657, 48.33113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Coulee and Manitou. The current time is 09:03:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.