How far is Gilby, ND from Mekinock, ND?
The driving distance from Gilby, ND to Mekinock, ND is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilby and Mekinock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilby and Mekinock.
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Start on 1st Street
89 m · 10 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
2426 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 28th Avenue Northeast
4.9 mi · 7 min · 28th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 25th Street Northeast
4.5 mi · 11 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilby and Mekinock.
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.
28th Avenue Northeast
At the end of the road, turn left onto 28th Avenue Northeast
4.95 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gilby and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mekinock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilby to Mekinock?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 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?
Johnstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Gilby and 5 miles from Mekinock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gilby and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mekinock.
Stop Ideas Near Johnstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johnstown.
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilby and Mekinock. Straight-line distance: 7.05 mi (11.34 km).
#1 Gilby
Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
| Population | 75 |
| Coordinates | 48.0852700, -97.4706400 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mekinock
Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,387 |
| Coordinates | 48.0127700, -97.3634200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mekinock (-97.36342, 48.01277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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