How far is Horace, ND from Frontier, ND?
The driving distance from Horace, ND to Frontier, ND is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horace and Frontier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horace and Frontier.
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Start on Center Avenue
12 m · 4 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 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
37 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 1 toward 52nd Avenue East
10 m · 1 sec · 52nd Avenue East
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Exit the roundabout onto 52nd Avenue East
3.2 mi · 6 min · 52nd Avenue East
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Turn slight right onto 34th Street South
32 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South
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Continue on 34th Street South
870 ft · 44 sec · 34th 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 33rd Street South
110 m · 16 sec · 33rd Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 33rd Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Horace and Frontier.
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 East
Exit the roundabout onto 52nd Avenue East
3.23 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 leaving Horace and Mostly Clear near Frontier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Horace to Frontier?
The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 3.4 miles from Horace and 3.4 miles from Frontier.
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 2.3 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 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Horace and Mostly Clear near Frontier.
Stop Ideas Near Prairie Rose
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 Prairie Rose.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horace and Frontier. Straight-line distance: 4.41 mi (7.09 km).
#1 Horace
City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,128 |
| Coordinates | 46.7588600, -96.9037000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frontier
City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 212 |
| Coordinates | 46.8005200, -96.8331400 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frontier (-96.83314, 46.80052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
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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