How far is Jamestown, ND from Lisbon, ND?

The driving distance from Jamestown, ND to Lisbon, ND is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.07 mi
01h 32m
Flight
58.49 mi
94.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.49 mi
Kilometers
94.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.07 mi
Kilometers
133.69 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
Fri, Apr 17, 10:19 AM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Fri, Apr 17, 11:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-17T08:46
Arrive Lisbon
Fri, Apr 17, 10:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hastings
ND

Unincorporated community in North Dakota

From Jamestown
41.4 mi
00h 46m
To Lisbon
41.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 25 mph NW
Destination
40°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 26 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.4 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ND 1 South: Verona, Oakes

    1182 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 1

    19.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 1

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 46

    19.1 mi · 22 min · State Highway 46

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    12.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 32

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2786 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue East

    21 m · 2 sec · 5th Avenue East

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Business Loop East
29.5 mi · 35%
State Highway 1
19.4 mi · 23%
State Highway 46
19.1 mi · 23%
State Highway 32
12.5 mi · 15%
1st Avenue North
0.86 mi · 1%
10th Street Southeast
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Business Loop East

Merge slight left

28.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hastings
00h 46m from Jamestown
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Jamestown and Chance Light Snow near Lisbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Hastings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Jamestown and 41.6 miles from Lisbon.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Jamestown and Chance Light Snow near Lisbon.

Stop Ideas Near Hastings

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

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

RAIL

Fargo

102 mi away
420 4th Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 58.49 mi (94.13 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States

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

#2 Lisbon

City in North Dakota

Population2,015
Coordinates46.4416300, -97.6812100
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamestown (-98.70844, 46.91054)
End: Lisbon (-97.68121, 46.44163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.1 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.2 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and Lisbon. The current time is 08:46:38.

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.