How far is Mapleton, ND from Horace, ND?
The driving distance from Mapleton, ND to Horace, ND is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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City in North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mapleton and Horace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton and Horace.
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Start on Meridian Road
1879 ft · 38 sec · Meridian Road
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Continue on 163rd Avenue Southeast
2870 ft · 1 min · 163rd Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 East, US 52 East: Fargo
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sheyenne Street
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Sheyenne Street
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Sheyenne Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Sheyenne Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mapleton and Horace.
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.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
7.16 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mapleton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mapleton to Horace?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
West Fargo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Mapleton and 7.5 miles from Horace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mapleton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horace.
Stop Ideas Near West Fargo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mapleton and Horace. Straight-line distance: 11.43 mi (18.39 km).
#1 Mapleton
City in Case County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 191 |
| Coordinates | 46.8891400, -97.0525900 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horace
City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,128 |
| Coordinates | 46.7588600, -96.9037000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horace (-96.9037, 46.75886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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