How far is Jamestown, ND from Beulah, ND?

The driving distance from Jamestown, ND to Beulah, ND is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.62 mi
03h 07m
Flight
146.44 mi
235.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.44 mi
Kilometers
235.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.62 mi
Kilometers
285.85 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beulah
Tue, May 12, 11:32 PM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Wed, May 13, 2:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-05-12T20:24
Arrive Beulah
Tue, May 12, 11:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 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
Menoken
ND

Township in Burleigh County, North Dakota

From Jamestown
88.6 mi
01h 33m
To Beulah
89 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 31 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward Bismarck

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    142.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1437 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 49

    14.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 49

  7. 7

    Continue on 61st Avenue Southwest

    3 mi · 4 min · 61st Avenue Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 49

    10.5 mi · 16 min · State Highway 49

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    1912 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Central Avenue South

    17 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue South

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bismarck
148 mi · 83%
State Highway 49
24.9 mi · 14%
61st Avenue Southwest
2.99 mi · 2%
1st Avenue North
0.73 mi
Main Street West
0.36 mi
Central Avenue South
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Bismarck

Continue straight

143 mi · 02h 17m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menoken
01h 33m from Jamestown
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamestown and Sunny near Beulah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Menoken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from Jamestown and 89 miles from Beulah.

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

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamestown and Sunny near Beulah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Beulah. Straight-line distance: 146.44 mi (235.67 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States

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

#2 Beulah

City in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States

Population3,128
Coordinates47.2633400, -101.7779500
Altitude544
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamestown (-98.70844, 46.91054)
End: Beulah (-101.77795, 47.26334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.73 L · about $23.64
Round trip
$47.29
12.54 gal · 47.46 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.64 $47.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.67 $53.33
Premium $4.65 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.30 $33.26 $66.51

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and Beulah. The current time is 20:24:30.

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.