How far is Manitou, ND from Plaza, ND?
The driving distance from Manitou, ND to Plaza, ND is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manitou and Plaza.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manitou and Plaza.
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Start on 93rd Avenue Northwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · 93rd Avenue Northwest
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Turn left
12 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
23.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 8
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 23
93 m · 4 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 39th Street Northwest
7.9 mi · 9 min · 39th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 64th Avenue Northwest
2.7 mi · 7 min · 64th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Covel Street
2037 ft · 1 min · Covel Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
779 ft · 24 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Berthold Street
981 ft · 43 sec · Berthold Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berthold Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manitou and Plaza.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Manitou and Rain Likely near Plaza.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manitou to Plaza?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
New Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Manitou and 24.4 miles from Plaza.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Manitou and Rain Likely near Plaza.
Stop Ideas Near New Town
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 New Town.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manitou and Plaza. Straight-line distance: 37.6 mi (60.51 km).
#1 Manitou
Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 106 |
| Coordinates | 48.3311300, -102.6365700 |
| Altitude | 697 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plaza
Human settlement in Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 47 |
| Coordinates | 48.0258500, -101.9610000 |
| Altitude | 639 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berthold Street (-101.961001, 48.02585)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
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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