How far is Jamestown, ND from Hazen, ND?

The driving distance from Jamestown, ND to Hazen, ND is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
171.99 mi
02h 57m
Flight
139.59 mi
224.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.59 mi
Kilometers
224.65 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.99 mi
Kilometers
276.79 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hazen
Tue, May 12, 11:22 PM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Wed, May 13, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-05-12T20:25
Arrive Hazen
Tue, May 12, 11:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
McKenzie
ND

Unincorporated community in North Dakota

From Jamestown
85.8 mi
01h 28m
To Hazen
86.2 mi
01h 28m

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
10 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    125.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1418 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 31

    30.3 mi · 35 min · State Highway 31

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200 Alternate

    9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 200 Alternate

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northeast

    139 m · 20 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 18

    761 ft · 33 sec · County Road 18

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast

    625 ft · 28 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · Railroad Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street East

    1014 ft · 45 sec · Main Street East

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bismarck
130 mi · 76%
State Highway 31
30.3 mi · 18%
State Highway 200 Alternate
8.99 mi · 5%
1st Avenue North
0.73 mi
4th Avenue Northeast
0.21 mi
Main Street East
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Bismarck

Continue straight

125 mi · 02h 01m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKenzie
01h 28m from Jamestown
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamestown and Sunny near Hazen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Jamestown and 86.2 miles from Hazen.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Hazen. Straight-line distance: 139.59 mi (224.65 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States

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

#2 Hazen

City in North Dakota, USA

Population2,332
Coordinates47.2944500, -101.6226600
Altitude532
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamestown (-98.70844, 46.91054)
End: Hazen (-101.62266, 47.29445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.97 L · about $22.89
Round trip
$45.78
12.14 gal · 45.94 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.89 $45.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.82 $51.63
Premium $4.65 $28.25 $56.50
Diesel $5.30 $32.20 $64.39

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 Hazen. The current time is 20:25:06.

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.