How far is Jamestown, ND from Harvey, ND?

The driving distance from Jamestown, ND to Harvey, ND is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
97.56 mi
01h 56m
Flight
82.61 mi
132.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.61 mi
Kilometers
132.94 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.56 mi
Kilometers
157 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harvey
Tue, Apr 14, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:39 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 Harvey
Tue, Apr 14, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
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
Dover
ND

Township in Griggs County, North Dakota

From Jamestown
48.7 mi
00h 58m
To Harvey
48.8 mi
00h 58m

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
51°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 23 sec · United State Highway 52

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 31st Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 3 min · 31st Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto 10th Street East

    744 ft · 15 sec · 10th Street East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street Northwest
41.6 mi · 43%
US-52
28.1 mi · 29%
United States Highway 52
23 mi · 24%
31st Avenue Northeast
2.01 mi · 2%
7th Street South
0.99 mi · 1%
19th Avenue South
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

5th Street Northwest

Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest

41.6 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 58m from Jamestown
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Jamestown and Slight Chance Light Rain near Harvey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Jamestown and 48.8 miles from Harvey.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Jamestown and Slight Chance Light Rain near Harvey.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

RAIL

Devils Lake

79 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Rugby station

114 mi away
201 West Dewey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Harvey. Straight-line distance: 82.61 mi (132.94 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States

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

#2 Harvey

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

Population1,587
Coordinates47.7697200, -99.9354000
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamestown (-98.70844, 46.91054)
End: Harvey (-99.9354, 47.76972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $12.97
Round trip
$25.94
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.97 $25.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.63 $29.26
Premium $4.65 $16.01 $32.02
Diesel $5.30 $18.25 $36.49

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 Harvey. The current time is 21:45:47.

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.