How far is Elgin, ND from Carson, ND?
The driving distance from Elgin, ND to Carson, ND is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grant County, North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Carson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Carson.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Northwest
57 m · 10 sec · 2nd Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto North Main Street
737 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1667 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 21
14 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto South Main Street
919 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left
108 m · 26 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Carson.
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.
State Highway 21
Continue on State Highway 21
14 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Carson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Carson?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Elgin and 7.4 miles from Carson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Carson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Carson. Straight-line distance: 13.43 mi (21.61 km).
#1 Elgin
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 583 |
| Coordinates | 46.4039000, -101.8459800 |
| Altitude | 718 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 260 |
| Coordinates | 46.4177800, -101.5648700 |
| Altitude | 701 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carson (-101.56487, 46.41778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
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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