How far is Jamestown, ND from Horace, ND?

The driving distance from Jamestown, ND to Horace, ND is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
95.54 mi
01h 38m
Flight
85.94 mi
138.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.94 mi
Kilometers
138.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.54 mi
Kilometers
153.76 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horace
Tue, Apr 14, 11:26 PM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-14T21:47
Arrive Horace
Tue, Apr 14, 11:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Oriska
ND

Township in Barnes County, North Dakota

From Jamestown
47.7 mi
00h 49m
To Horace
47.9 mi
00h 49m

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
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue North

    1.4 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto 10th Street Southeast

    1 km · 57 sec · 10th Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    1433 ft · 24 sec · 12th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Business Loop East

    1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2571 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    86 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Sheyenne Street

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Sheyenne Street

    96 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sheyenne Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Sheyenne Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    43 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Center Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · Center Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Business Loop East
87.2 mi · 91%
Sheyenne Street
6.61 mi · 7%
1st Avenue North
0.86 mi · 1%
10th Street Southeast
0.64 mi · 1%
12th Avenue
0.27 mi
Center Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Business Loop East

Merge slight left

86 mi · 01h 22m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oriska
00h 49m from Jamestown
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Jamestown and Chance Light Rain near Horace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Oriska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Jamestown and 47.9 miles from Horace.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oriska

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

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

RAIL

Fargo

76 mi away
420 4th Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Horace. Straight-line distance: 85.94 mi (138.31 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States

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

#2 Horace

City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States

Population3,128
Coordinates46.7588600, -96.9037000
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamestown (-98.70844, 46.91054)
End: Horace (-96.9037, 46.75886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.76 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.42
6.74 gal · 25.52 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.71 $25.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.33 $28.67
Premium $4.65 $15.68 $31.37
Diesel $5.30 $17.87 $35.75

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 Horace. The current time is 21:47:13.

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.