How far is Fort Totten, ND from Jamestown, ND?

The driving distance from Fort Totten, ND to Jamestown, ND is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.8 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.03 mi
01h 32m
Flight
75.08 mi
120.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.08 mi
Kilometers
120.83 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.03 mi
Kilometers
138.45 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Tue, Apr 14, 8:00 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Totten
Tue, Apr 14, 9:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Totten
2026-04-14T18:27
Arrive Jamestown
Tue, Apr 14, 8:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Totten
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Carrington
ND

City in North Dakota, in the United States

From Fort Totten
42.9 mi
00h 46m
To Jamestown
43.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
50°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Totten and Jamestown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Totten and Jamestown.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue North

    45 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ephriam Hill Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Ephriam Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    160 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 57

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 57

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    36.5 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 4th Avenue North

    51 m · 6 sec · 4th Avenue North

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue North

  9. 9

    Continue on US-52

    41.6 mi · 48 min · US-52

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    788 ft · 16 sec · 1st Avenue North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Totten and Jamestown.

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-52
41.6 mi · 48%
State Highway 57
5.26 mi · 6%
4th Avenue North
1.38 mi · 2%
Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7
0.9 mi · 1%
1st Avenue North
0.15 mi
3rd Avenue North
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

US-52

Continue on US-52

41.6 mi · 00h 48m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrington
00h 46m from Fort Totten
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fort Totten and Chance Light Rain near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Totten to Jamestown?

The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 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?

Carrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Fort Totten and 43.1 miles from Jamestown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fort Totten and Chance Light Rain near Jamestown.

Stop Ideas Near Carrington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carrington, 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 Carrington.

RAIL

Devils Lake

76 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Totten and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 75.08 mi (120.83 km).

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#1 Fort Totten

Fort Totten is a place in North Dakota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.9800000, -98.9929000
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Jamestown

#2 Jamestown

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States

Population14,930
Coordinates46.9105400, -98.7084400
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Start: (-98.99288, 47.980001)
End: 1st Avenue North (-98.708542, 46.910538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.49 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.93
6.08 gal · 22.98 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.46 $22.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.93 $25.86
Premium $4.65 $14.15 $28.30
Diesel $5.30 $16.12 $32.25

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Totten and Jamestown. The current time is 18:27:55.

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.