How far is Manitou, ND from Parshall, ND?

The driving distance from Manitou, ND to Parshall, ND is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.09 mi
01h 00m
Flight
34.88 mi
56.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.88 mi
Kilometers
56.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.09 mi
Kilometers
79 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parshall
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Return by in Manitou
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manitou
2026-04-23T04:35
Arrive Parshall
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manitou
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
Stanley
ND

City in North Dakota

From Manitou
24.4 mi
00h 30m
To Parshall
24.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 28 mph N
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 35 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manitou and Parshall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manitou and Parshall.

  1. 1

    Start on 93rd Avenue Northwest

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 93rd Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left

    12 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    23.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 8

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 23

    93 m · 4 sec · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23

    10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 37

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 37

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue Northeast

    1127 ft · 54 sec · 7th Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    118 m · 22 sec · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

    96 m · 14 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manitou and Parshall.

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
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
23.5 mi · 48%
State Highway 23
10 mi · 20%
93rd Avenue Northwest
1.25 mi · 3%
State Highway 37
1 mi · 2%
Main Street South
0.64 mi · 1%
7th Avenue Northeast
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 8

Turn right onto State Highway 8

23.5 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanley
00h 30m from Manitou
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Manitou and Rain Likely near Parshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manitou to Parshall?

The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Stanley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Manitou and 24.7 miles from Parshall.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Manitou and Rain Likely near Parshall.

Stop Ideas Near Stanley

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

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

RAIL

Stanley

Main Street & Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Minot station

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

Minot, ND

82 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW
RAIL

Williston

93 mi away
1 South Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manitou and Parshall. Straight-line distance: 34.88 mi (56.13 km).

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#1 Manitou

Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America

Population106
Coordinates48.3311300, -102.6365700
Altitude697
CountryUnited States
Parshall

#2 Parshall

City in North Dakota

Population100
Coordinates47.9533500, -102.1348900
Altitude589
CountryUnited States
Start: (-102.636805, 48.331722)
End: 1st Street Southwest (-102.134979, 47.953351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.05
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.52 $13.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.65 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.30 $9.18 $18.35

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 Manitou and Parshall. The current time is 04:35:58.

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.