How far is Jamestown, ND from Garrison, ND?

The driving distance from Jamestown, ND to Garrison, ND is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
173.73 mi
03h 01m
Flight
136.84 mi
220.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.84 mi
Kilometers
220.23 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.73 mi
Kilometers
279.59 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garrison
Thu, May 14, 9:43 PM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Fri, May 15, 12:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-05-14T18:41
Arrive Garrison
Thu, May 14, 9:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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
86.7 mi
01h 30m
To Garrison
87.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
24 to 30 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
28 to 33 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Bismarck, Minot

    1619 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on State Street

    49.1 mi · 55 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 37

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 37

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Trooper Avenue

    1302 ft · 57 sec · Trooper Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 1st Street Southeast

    1174 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bismarck
98.3 mi · 57%
State Street
67.2 mi · 39%
State Highway 37
5.64 mi · 3%
1st Avenue North
0.73 mi
US 83 North
0.31 mi
Trooper Avenue
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Bismarck

Continue straight

93.6 mi · 01h 28m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menoken
01h 30m from Jamestown
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Jamestown and Mostly Sunny near Garrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 86.7 miles from Jamestown and 87.1 miles from Garrison.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jamestown and Mostly Sunny near Garrison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Garrison. Straight-line distance: 136.84 mi (220.23 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States

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

#2 Garrison

City in McLean County, North Dakota, United States

Population1,458
Coordinates47.6522200, -101.4157200
Altitude588
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamestown (-98.70844, 46.91054)
End: Garrison (-101.41572, 47.65222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.21 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.23
12.26 gal · 46.42 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.12 $46.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.07 $52.14
Premium $4.65 $28.53 $57.06
Diesel $5.30 $32.51 $65.03

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and Garrison. The current time is 18:41:19.

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.