How far is Jamestown, ND from Belcourt, ND?

The driving distance from Jamestown, ND to Belcourt, ND is about 186 miles (299.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.95 mi
03h 45m
Flight
141.64 mi
227.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.64 mi
Kilometers
227.95 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.95 mi
Kilometers
299.25 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belcourt
Wed, Apr 15, 1:30 AM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-14T21:45
Arrive Belcourt
Wed, Apr 15, 1:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Harvey
ND

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

From Jamestown
92.9 mi
01h 52m
To Belcourt
93.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NE
Destination
49°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Belcourt.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Belcourt.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue North

    788 ft · 21 sec · 1st Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest

    41.6 mi · 48 min · 5th Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1906 ft · 48 sec · 4th Avenue South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 7th Street South

    1.6 km · 2 min · 7th Street South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 19th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto United States Highway 52

    23 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US-52

    28.1 mi · 32 min · US-52

  8. 8

    Continue on United State Highway 52

    1400 ft · 22 sec · United State Highway 52

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 52

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 3

    41.7 mi · 49 min · State Highway 3

  11. 11

    Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest

    2652 ft · 2 min · 4th Avenue Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Street Northwest

    1593 ft · 55 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 3

    30.7 mi · 36 min · State Highway 3

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 44th Avenue Northeast

    4 m · 1 sec · 44th Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 44th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Belcourt.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 3
78 mi · 42%
5th Street Northwest
41.6 mi · 22%
US-52
28.1 mi · 15%
United States Highway 52
25.1 mi · 14%
7th Street South
0.99 mi · 1%
19th Avenue South
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 3

Turn right onto State Highway 3

41.7 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
141.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harvey
01h 52m from Jamestown
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Jamestown and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Belcourt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Belcourt?

The road trip is about 186 miles (299.3 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harvey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Jamestown and 93.1 miles from Belcourt.

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

The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Jamestown and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Belcourt.

Stop Ideas Near Harvey

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

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

RAIL

Rugby station

67 mi away
201 West Dewey Street
RAIL

Devils Lake

89 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.
BUS

Minot, ND

113 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW
RAIL

Minot station

114 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Belcourt. Straight-line distance: 141.64 mi (227.95 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States

Population14,930
Coordinates46.9105400, -98.7084400
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Belcourt

#2 Belcourt

Census-designated place in Rolette County, North Dakota

Population2,078
Coordinates48.8391700, -99.7448700
Altitude598
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamestown (-98.70844, 46.91054)
End: Belcourt (-99.74487, 48.83917)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.84 L · about $24.74
Round trip
$49.48
13.12 gal · 49.68 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.74 $49.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.90 $55.80
Premium $4.65 $30.53 $61.06
Diesel $5.30 $34.79 $69.59

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 Jamestown and Belcourt. The current time is 21:45:45.

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.