How far is Jamestown, ND from Oakes, ND?
The driving distance from Jamestown, ND to Oakes, ND is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 01h 36m.
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.
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
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 Oakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Oakes.
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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
28.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 1 South: Verona, Oakes
1182 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
37.8 mi · 44 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Street
1021 ft · 35 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
15.4 mi · 19 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on 7th Street North
2757 ft · 2 min · 7th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Oakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 1
Turn right onto State Highway 1
37.8 mi · 00h 44m
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 Oakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Oakes?
The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 42.7 miles from Jamestown and 42.8 miles from Oakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Jamestown and Chance Light Snow near Oakes.
Stop Ideas Near Hastings
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 Hastings.
Fargo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Oakes. Straight-line distance: 60.89 mi (98 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 Oakes
City in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,657 |
| Coordinates | 46.1385800, -98.0903800 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakes (-98.09038, 46.13858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.97 | $31.93 |
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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