How far is Jamestown, ND from Stanley, ND?
The driving distance from Jamestown, ND to Stanley, ND is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in McHenry County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Stanley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Stanley.
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Start on 1st Avenue North
788 ft · 21 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest
41.6 mi · 48 min · 5th Street Northwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
1906 ft · 48 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.6 km · 2 min · 7th Street South
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Turn right onto 19th Avenue South
1.4 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue South
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Turn left onto United States Highway 52
23 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto US-52
28.1 mi · 32 min · US-52
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Continue on United State Highway 52
1400 ft · 22 sec · United State Highway 52
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Continue on United States Highway 52
11.1 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 52
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Continue on 1st Street
1845 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on US-52
6.7 mi · 8 min · US-52
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Continue on United States Highway 52
7.4 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 52
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Continue on US-52
27 mi · 31 min · US-52
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Continue on West Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on US-52
18.8 mi · 22 min · US-52
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Take the exit left toward US 2, US 52 W: Kenmare, Williston
1044 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto US-2 W
1.6 mi · 2 min · US-2 W
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Continue on US Highway 2
2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 2
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Continue on US-2 W
1823 ft · 31 sec · US-2 W
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Continue on US Highway 2
10.3 mi · 12 min · US Highway 2
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Keep slight left
40.7 mi · 46 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
2530 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 8
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Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast
2805 ft · 49 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Street
1695 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
15 m · 2 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Stanley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
5th Street Northwest
Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest
41.6 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jamestown and Sunny near Stanley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Stanley?
The road trip is about 224.6 miles (361.5 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?
Anamoose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Jamestown and 112.5 miles from Stanley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jamestown and Sunny near Stanley.
Stop Ideas Near Anamoose
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 Anamoose.
Rugby station
Minot, ND
Minot station
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Stanley. Straight-line distance: 197.09 mi (317.19 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 Stanley
City in North Dakota
| Population | 2,708 |
| Coordinates | 48.3172400, -102.3904500 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanley (-102.39045, 48.31724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $29.90 | $59.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.73 | $67.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.91 | $73.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.06 | $84.12 |
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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