How far is Makoti, ND from Burlington, ND?

The driving distance from Makoti, ND to Burlington, ND is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.78 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.78 mi
44.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.78 mi
Kilometers
44.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.78 mi
Kilometers
80.12 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Fri, Nov 6, 2:37 PM CST
Return by in Makoti
Fri, Nov 6, 3:30 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Makoti
2026-11-06T13:44
Arrive Burlington
Fri, Nov 6, 2:37 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Makoti
9:30 PM CST
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
Max
ND

City in North Dakota, USA

From Makoti
24.9 mi
00h 26m
To Burlington
24.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Makoti and Burlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Makoti and Burlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    74 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    755 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ward Street

    595 ft · 16 sec · Ward Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 338th Street Southwest

    1 mi · 2 min · 338th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 247th Avenue Southwest

    13 mi · 15 min · 247th Avenue Southwest

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23

  7. 7

    Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest

    10.1 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US Highway 83

    14.8 mi · 17 min · US Highway 83

  9. 9

    Continue on US-83 N

    525 ft · 11 sec · US-83 N

  10. 10

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Broadway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 52, US 83 Byp: Williston

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 2

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 2

  13. 13

    Continue on US-2 W

    1823 ft · 31 sec · US-2 W

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 2

    4.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 2

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Johnson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Colton Avenue

    36 m · 5 sec · Colton Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Makoti and Burlington.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
247th Avenue Southwest
23.1 mi · 46%
US Highway 83
14.8 mi · 30%
US Highway 2
7.01 mi · 14%
State Highway 23
1.21 mi · 2%
338th Street Southwest
1 mi · 2%
South Broadway
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 83

Turn left onto US Highway 83

14.8 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Max
00h 26m from Makoti
Leave By
4:44 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Makoti and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Makoti to Burlington?

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Max is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Makoti and 24.9 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Makoti and Mostly Sunny near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Max

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Max and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Food stop 10.9 mi away

Food Distribution Center - Our Savior Lord's Food Pantry - City Hall

Max , ND
215 Main St, Max, ND 58759
Food bank
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Max City Hall

Max , ND
Max, ND 58759
City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Max.

BUS

Minot, ND

44 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW
RAIL

Minot station

46 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Stanley

98 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Rugby station

114 mi away
201 West Dewey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Makoti and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 27.78 mi (44.71 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Makoti

Human settlement in Ward County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population146
Coordinates47.9611200, -101.8046100
Altitude634
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Burlington

City in North Dakota, United States

Population353
Coordinates48.2752900, -101.4287800
Altitude490
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-101.804656, 47.96112)
End: Colton Avenue (-101.428759, 48.275265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.41 $7.76 $15.52
Premium $4.88 $8.58 $17.16
Diesel $6.04 $10.62 $21.25

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Makoti and Burlington. The current time is 13:44:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.