How far is Fried, ND from Ypsilanti, ND?

The driving distance from Fried, ND to Ypsilanti, ND is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.49 mi
00h 50m
Flight
18.77 mi
30.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.77 mi
Kilometers
30.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.49 mi
Kilometers
44.24 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ypsilanti
Sat, Oct 31, 3:07 PM CDT
Return by in Fried
Sat, Oct 31, 3:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fried
2026-10-31T14:16
Arrive Ypsilanti
Sat, Oct 31, 3:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fried
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
Jamestown
ND

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States

From Fried
13.7 mi
00h 25m
To Ypsilanti
13.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fried and Ypsilanti.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fried and Ypsilanti.

  1. 1

    Start on 87th Avenue Southeast

    3055 ft · 2 min · 87th Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 26th Street Southeast

    1 mi · 4 min · 26th Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 20

  4. 4

    Continue on 12th Avenue Northeast

    2714 ft · 1 min · 12th Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 13th Street Northeast

    2720 ft · 1 min · 13th Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast

    2976 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northeast

    1552 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue North

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 43rd Street Southeast

    6.9 mi · 17 min · 43rd Street Southeast

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    144 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 90th Avenue Southeast

    1363 ft · 37 sec · 90th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue North

    1541 ft · 48 sec · Jefferson Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    123 m · 20 sec · 2nd Street South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lloyd Avenue South

    18 m · 3 sec · Lloyd Avenue South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lloyd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fried and Ypsilanti.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 20
7.79 mi · 28%
43rd Street Southeast
6.98 mi · 25%
26th Street Southeast
1 mi · 4%
1st Avenue North
0.81 mi · 3%
87th Avenue Southeast
0.58 mi · 2%
5th Avenue Northeast
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

7.81 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 25m from Fried
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fried and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ypsilanti.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fried to Ypsilanti?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Fried and 13.8 miles from Ypsilanti.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fried and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ypsilanti.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fried and Ypsilanti. Straight-line distance: 18.77 mi (30.21 km).

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#1 Fried

Fried is a place in North Dakota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.0458200, -98.6578800
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ypsilanti

Township in Stutsman County, North Dakota

Population131
Coordinates46.7819300, -98.5631500
Altitude424
CountryUnited States
Start: Fried (-98.65788, 47.04582)
End: Ypsilanti (-98.56315, 46.78193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.94
Round trip
$7.89
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $3.94 $7.89
Mid-grade $4.50 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.99 $4.84 $9.67
Diesel $6.07 $5.89 $11.78

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 · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fried and Ypsilanti. The current time is 14:16:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.