How far is Jamestown, ND from New Town, ND?
The driving distance from Jamestown, ND to New Town, ND is about 246.9 miles (397.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and New Town.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and New Town.
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Start on 1st Avenue North
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward Bismarck
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
93.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Bismarck, Minot
1619 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Street
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Keep slight right to continue on State Street
49.1 mi · 55 min · State Street
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
35.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto 247th Avenue Southeast
10.1 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23
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Continue on 39th Street Northwest
11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23
51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
1132 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
113 m · 21 sec · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Drive
82 m · 14 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
58 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left
100 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and New Town.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Bismarck
Continue straight
93.6 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Jamestown and Mostly Cloudy near New Town.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to New Town?
The road trip is about 246.9 miles (397.3 km) and usually takes 04h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Jamestown and 123.7 miles from New Town.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.85 one way or $65.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Jamestown and Mostly Cloudy near New Town.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sioux Ferry
Wilton Community Hall
Wilton City
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and New Town. Straight-line distance: 191.53 mi (308.24 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 New Town
Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic
| Population | 2,592 |
| Coordinates | 47.9808500, -102.4901800 |
| Altitude | 579 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Town (-102.49018, 47.98085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.85 | $65.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.04 | $74.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.54 | $81.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.20 | $92.40 |
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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