How far is Jamestown, ND from Mekinock, ND?
The driving distance from Jamestown, ND to Mekinock, ND is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Likely
Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Mekinock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Mekinock.
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Start on 1st Avenue North
1.4 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn slight right onto 10th Street Southeast
1 km · 57 sec · 10th Street Southeast
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Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
1433 ft · 24 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on Business Loop East
1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East
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Take the ramp straight
2571 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 32: Oriska, Fingal
1255 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
37 mi · 44 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on State Highway 200
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2532 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1112 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 200
18 mi · 21 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 18
7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on Dakota Avenue South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dakota Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 18
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left onto 25th Street Northeast
12 mi · 17 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Continue on Highway B3
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway B3
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Continue on 25th Street Northeast
5.3 mi · 13 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Mekinock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Business Loop East
Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Jamestown and Chance Light Snow near Mekinock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Mekinock?
The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Jamestown and 71.7 miles from Mekinock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Jamestown and Chance Light Snow near Mekinock.
Stop Ideas Near Hope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hope.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Mekinock. Straight-line distance: 98.72 mi (158.88 km).
#1 Jamestown
City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 14,930 |
| Coordinates | 46.9105400, -98.7084400 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mekinock
Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,387 |
| Coordinates | 48.0127700, -97.3634200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mekinock (-97.36342, 48.01277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.04 | $38.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.48 | $42.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.50 | $47.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.79 | $53.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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