How far is Hankinson, ND from Stiles, ND?

The driving distance from Hankinson, ND to Stiles, ND is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.53 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.24 mi
11.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.24 mi
Kilometers
11.65 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.53 mi
Kilometers
13.73 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stiles
Wed, Apr 15, 4:19 AM CDT
Return by in Hankinson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hankinson
2026-04-15T04:06
Arrive Stiles
Wed, Apr 15, 4:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hankinson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Mantador
ND

Human settlement in Richland County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Hankinson
4.2 mi
00h 06m
To Stiles
4.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hankinson and Stiles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hankinson and Stiles.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street Southeast

    25 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Avenue South

    1346 ft · 39 sec · Main Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Street Southwest

    2231 ft · 1 min · 6th Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 11

    7.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 11

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 160th Avenue Southeast

    3254 ft · 2 min · 160th Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 160th Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hankinson and Stiles.

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 11
7.22 mi · 85%
160th Avenue Southeast
0.62 mi · 7%
6th Street Southwest
0.42 mi · 5%
Main Avenue South
0.25 mi · 3%
3rd Street Southeast
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 11

Continue on State Highway 11

7.22 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mantador
00h 06m from Hankinson
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Hankinson and Slight Chance Light Rain near Stiles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hankinson to Stiles?

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 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?

Mantador is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Hankinson and 4.3 miles from Stiles.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Hankinson and Slight Chance Light Rain near Stiles.

Stop Ideas Near Mantador

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mantador, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mantador.

RAIL

Fargo

81 mi away
420 4th Street North
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

113 mi away
116 Pioneer Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hankinson and Stiles. Straight-line distance: 7.24 mi (11.65 km).

Hankinson

#1 Hankinson

City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States

Population880
Coordinates46.0696800, -96.9017500
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stiles

Stiles is a place in North Dakota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates46.0752400, -97.0525900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Hankinson (-96.90175, 46.06968)
End: Stiles (-97.05259, 46.07524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.14 L · about $1.13
Round trip
$2.26
0.6 gal · 2.28 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.13 $2.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.28 $2.55
Premium $4.65 $1.40 $2.79
Diesel $5.30 $1.59 $3.18

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hankinson and Stiles. The current time is 04:06:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.