How far is Horace, ND from Tower City, ND?

The driving distance from Horace, ND to Tower City, ND is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
45.73 mi
00h 50m
Flight
38.13 mi
61.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.13 mi
Kilometers
61.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.73 mi
Kilometers
73.59 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tower City
Wed, Jun 10, 8:18 AM CDT
Return by in Horace
Wed, Jun 10, 9:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horace
2026-06-10T07:27
Arrive Tower City
Wed, Jun 10, 8:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horace
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
Everest
ND

Township in Cass County, North Dakota

From Horace
22.8 mi
00h 25m
To Tower City
22.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 24 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Horace and Tower City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horace and Tower City.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    12 m · 4 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sheyenne Street South

    37 m · 2 sec · Sheyenne Street South

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Sheyenne Street South

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Sheyenne Street South

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-94 West

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    38.3 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Tower City

    1004 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 132nd Avenue Southeast

    68 m · 6 sec · 132nd Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maiden Lane

    1464 ft · 45 sec · Maiden Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    902 ft · 27 sec · Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    116 m · 22 sec · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Maine Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Horace and Tower City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-94 West
38.8 mi · 85%
Sheyenne Street South
3.16 mi · 7%
Main Street
3.14 mi · 7%
Maiden Lane
0.28 mi · 1%
Broadway Street
0.17 mi
Elm Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I-94 West

Merge slight left

38.3 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everest
00h 25m from Horace
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Horace and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tower City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Horace to Tower City?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Everest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Horace and 22.9 miles from Tower City.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Horace and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tower City.

Stop Ideas Near Everest

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Everest, 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 Everest.

RAIL

Fargo

33 mi away
420 4th Street North
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

105 mi away
116 Pioneer Street
RAIL

Grand Forks

118 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horace and Tower City. Straight-line distance: 38.13 mi (61.36 km).

Horace

#1 Horace

City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States

Population3,128
Coordinates46.7588600, -96.9037000
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Tower City

#2 Tower City

City in Barnes and Cass counties, North Dakota, USA

Population265
Coordinates46.9227500, -97.6739900
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Horace (-96.9037, 46.75886)
End: Tower City (-97.67399, 46.92275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.85 $13.69
Premium $4.65 $7.49 $14.99
Diesel $5.30 $8.54 $17.08

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Horace and Tower City. The current time is 07:27:39.

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.