How far is Des Lacs, ND from Makoti, ND?
The driving distance from Des Lacs, ND to Makoti, ND is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Lacs and Makoti.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Lacs and Makoti.
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Start on Main Street
70 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
2172 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 170th Street Northwest
160 m · 18 sec · 170th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 19th Avenue Northwest
7.1 mi · 9 min · 19th Avenue Northwest
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: Air Base, Bismarck
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · South Broadway
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Continue on US-83 S
646 ft · 14 sec · US-83 S
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Continue on US Highway 83
14.8 mi · 17 min · US Highway 83
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Turn right onto 247th Avenue Southwest
9.9 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
13 mi · 15 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 338th Street Southwest
1 mi · 2 min · 338th Street Southwest
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Continue on Ward Street
595 ft · 22 sec · Ward Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
755 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
74 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Lacs and Makoti.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 83
Continue on US Highway 83
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Des Lacs and Mostly Sunny near Makoti.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Lacs to Makoti?
The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Logan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Des Lacs and 27.5 miles from Makoti.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Des Lacs and Mostly Sunny near Makoti.
Stop Ideas Near Logan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Food Distribution Center - Our Savior Lord's Food Pantry - City Hall
Sawyer City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Logan.
Minot, ND
Minot station
Rugby station
Stanley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Lacs and Makoti. Straight-line distance: 23.32 mi (37.53 km).
#1 Des Lacs
Township in Ward County, North Dakota
| Population | 78 |
| Coordinates | 48.2577900, -101.5635000 |
| Altitude | 589 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Makoti
Human settlement in Ward County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 146 |
| Coordinates | 47.9611200, -101.8046100 |
| Altitude | 634 |
| Country | United States |
End: Makoti (-101.80461, 47.96112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
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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