How far is Jamestown, ND from Park River, ND?

The driving distance from Jamestown, ND to Park River, ND is about 150.4 miles (242 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
150.35 mi
02h 57m
Flight
112.24 mi
180.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.24 mi
Kilometers
180.63 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.35 mi
Kilometers
241.97 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park River
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-23T04:13
Arrive Park River
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Cooperstown
ND

Township in Griggs County, North Dakota

From Jamestown
75.1 mi
01h 28m
To Park River
75.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 31 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Park River.

  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

    22.6 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ND 1 North: Rogers

    2418 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 1

    28.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Wheat Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · Wheat Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 1

    8.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 1

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 200

    2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 9th Street Southeast

    2091 ft · 1 min · 9th Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 9th Street Northeast

    2079 ft · 1 min · 9th Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 45

    6.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 45

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 45

    10.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 45

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 32

    5.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 32

  17. 17

    Continue on 4th Street South

    2771 ft · 2 min · 4th Street South

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 32

    22.3 mi · 26 min · State Highway 32

  19. 19

    Turn right onto United States Highway 2

    5.5 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 2

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 32

    27.3 mi · 32 min · State Highway 32

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 17

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 17

  22. 22

    Continue on Park Street West

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Park Street West

  23. 23

    Turn left

    42 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 32
54.7 mi · 36%
State Highway 1
37 mi · 25%
Business Loop East
23.7 mi · 16%
State Highway 45
17.3 mi · 11%
United States Highway 2
5.5 mi · 4%
State Highway 17
4.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 1

Turn left onto State Highway 1

28.2 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cooperstown
01h 28m from Jamestown
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Jamestown and Light Rain Likely near Park River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Park River?

The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Cooperstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Jamestown and 75.2 miles from Park River.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Jamestown and Light Rain Likely near Park River.

Stop Ideas Near Cooperstown

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

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

RAIL

Devils Lake

92 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Grand Forks

92 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue
RAIL

Fargo

119 mi away
420 4th Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Park River. Straight-line distance: 112.24 mi (180.63 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States

Population14,930
Coordinates46.9105400, -98.7084400
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Park River

#2 Park River

City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States

Population1,305
Coordinates48.3986000, -97.7412000
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamestown (-98.70844, 46.91054)
End: Park River (-97.7412, 48.3986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.08 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.97
10.6 gal · 40.16 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.99 $39.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.54 $45.08
Premium $4.65 $24.67 $49.33
Diesel $5.30 $28.11 $56.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and Park River. The current time is 04:13:13.

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.