How far is Garrison, ND from Jamestown, ND?

The driving distance from Garrison, ND to Jamestown, ND is about 174 miles (280 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.98 mi
02h 39m
Flight
136.84 mi
220.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.84 mi
Kilometers
220.23 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.98 mi
Kilometers
280 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Thu, May 14, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in Garrison
Thu, May 14, 11:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garrison
2026-05-14T17:47
Arrive Jamestown
Thu, May 14, 8:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garrison
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
Menoken
ND

Township in Burleigh County, North Dakota

From Garrison
86.6 mi
01h 19m
To Jamestown
87.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
28 to 33 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
24 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garrison and Jamestown.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Northeast

    87 m · 13 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Street Southeast

    889 ft · 39 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Trooper Avenue

    1302 ft · 1 min · Trooper Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 37

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 37

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US-83 S

    12.1 mi · 13 min · US-83 S

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    48.9 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fargo

    49.7 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    47.8 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Jamestown

    2077 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 17th Street Southwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · 17th Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Business Loop

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Business Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    19 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue South

    1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garrison 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fargo
97.8 mi · 56%
US-83 S
64.9 mi · 37%
State Highway 37
5.62 mi · 3%
State Street
2.41 mi · 1%
1st Avenue South
0.79 mi
17th Street Southwest
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

Fargo

Turn left onto Fargo

49.7 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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menoken
01h 19m from Garrison
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Garrison and Partly Sunny near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garrison to Jamestown?

The road trip is about 174 miles (280 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Menoken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Garrison and 87.4 miles from Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garrison and Partly Sunny near Jamestown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garrison and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 136.84 mi (220.23 km).

Garrison

#1 Garrison

City in McLean County, North Dakota, United States

Population1,458
Coordinates47.6522200, -101.4157200
Altitude588
CountryUnited States
Jamestown

#2 Jamestown

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States

Population14,930
Coordinates46.9105400, -98.7084400
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Northeast (-101.41584, 47.65222)
End: 1st Avenue North (-98.708542, 46.910538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.24 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.48 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Garrison and Jamestown. The current time is 17:47:24.

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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.