How far is Lostwood, ND from Stanley, ND?

The driving distance from Lostwood, ND to Stanley, ND is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.91 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.05 mi
17.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.05 mi
Kilometers
17.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.91 mi
Kilometers
19.16 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanley
Sun, May 31, 11:16 AM CDT
Return by in Lostwood
Sun, May 31, 11:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lostwood
2026-05-31T10:56
Arrive Stanley
Sun, May 31, 11:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lostwood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ross
ND

City in North Dakota

From Lostwood
6 mi
00h 10m
To Stanley
6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lostwood and Stanley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lostwood and Stanley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    611 ft · 45 sec

  2. 2

    Keep slight right

    24 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 73rd Lane Northwest

    850 ft · 40 sec · 73rd Lane Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 73rd Street Northwest

    2795 ft · 2 min · 73rd Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 8

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1906 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southeast

    15 m · 2 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lostwood and Stanley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
10.7 mi · 90%
73rd Street Northwest
0.53 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.36 mi · 3%
73rd Lane Northwest
0.16 mi · 1%
2nd Avenue Southeast
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 8

Turn right onto State Highway 8

10.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
00h 10m from Lostwood
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lostwood and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stanley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lostwood to Stanley?

The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Lostwood and 6 miles from Stanley.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lostwood and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stanley.

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

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

RAIL

Stanley

12 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Williston

82 mi away
1 South Main Street
RAIL

Minot station

93 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.
BUS

Minot, ND

93 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lostwood and Stanley. Straight-line distance: 11.05 mi (17.78 km).

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#1 Lostwood

Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota

Population46
Coordinates48.4755800, -102.4240600
Altitude720
CountryUnited States
Stanley

#2 Stanley

City in North Dakota

Population2,708
Coordinates48.3172400, -102.3904500
Altitude684
CountryUnited States
Start: Lostwood (-102.42406, 48.47558)
End: Stanley (-102.39045, 48.31724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.59 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.17
0.84 gal · 3.18 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.58 $3.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.79 $3.57
Premium $4.65 $1.95 $3.91
Diesel $5.30 $2.23 $4.46

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lostwood and Stanley. The current time is 10:56:48.

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.