How far is Frontier, ND from Horace, ND?
The driving distance from Frontier, ND to Horace, ND is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frontier and Horace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frontier and Horace.
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Start on 33rd Street South
110 m · 21 sec · 33rd Street South
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Turn left onto 54th Avenue South
148 m · 23 sec · 54th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 34th Street South
870 ft · 38 sec · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto 52nd Avenue South
1440 ft · 29 sec · 52nd Avenue South
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Continue on 52nd Avenue South
3.5 mi · 6 min · 52nd Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
76 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frontier and Horace.
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.
52nd Avenue South
Continue on 52nd Avenue South
3.55 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frontier and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frontier to Horace?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Prairie Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Frontier and 3.7 miles from Horace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Frontier and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horace.
Stop Ideas Near Prairie Rose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frontier and Horace. Straight-line distance: 4.41 mi (7.09 km).
#1 Frontier
City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 212 |
| Coordinates | 46.8005200, -96.8331400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horace
City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,128 |
| Coordinates | 46.7588600, -96.9037000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horace (-96.9037, 46.75886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
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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