How far is Grand Forks, ND from Mekinock, ND?
The driving distance from Grand Forks, ND to Mekinock, ND is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Grand Forks County, 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 Grand Forks and Mekinock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Forks and Mekinock.
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Start on North 4th Street
17 m · 4 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
118 m · 19 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North 5th Street
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Turn slight left onto Gateway Drive
5.8 mi · 10 min · Gateway Drive
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Continue on 18th Avenue
8.6 mi · 9 min · 18th Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Forks AFB Main Gate, Mekinock, Emerado
1719 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Forks AFB, Mekinock
576 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on 25th Street Northeast
5.3 mi · 13 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 Grand Forks 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.
18th Avenue
Continue on 18th Avenue
8.56 mi · 00h 09m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Forks to Mekinock?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Emerado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Grand Forks and 10.6 miles from Mekinock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Emerado
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot B
Grand Forks City Hall
Grand Forks Municipal Court
City Hall Lot A
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emerado.
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Forks and Mekinock. Straight-line distance: 16.44 mi (26.46 km).
#1 Grand Forks
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 399 |
| Coordinates | 47.9252600, -97.0328500 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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