How far is Coulee, ND from White Earth, ND?
The driving distance from Coulee, ND to White Earth, ND is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 White Earth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coulee and White Earth.
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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
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto 99th Drive
2.9 mi · 9 min · 99th Drive
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Continue on 99th Avenue Northwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · 99th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on McTavish Avenue
2266 ft · 1 min · McTavish Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Street
723 ft · 25 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
128 m · 18 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coulee and White Earth.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
16.9 mi · 00h 19m
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 White Earth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coulee to White Earth?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 28.4 miles from Coulee and 28.5 miles from White Earth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Coulee and Light Rain Likely near White Earth.
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
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Minot, ND
Williston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coulee and White Earth. Straight-line distance: 36.7 mi (59.07 km).
#1 Coulee
Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota
| Population | 62 |
| Coordinates | 48.5453000, -102.0115500 |
| Altitude | 629 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Earth
Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota
| Population | 69 |
| Coordinates | 48.3805800, -102.7732400 |
| Altitude | 639 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Earth (-102.77324, 48.38058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
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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