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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.91 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.43 mi
18.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.43 mi
Kilometers
18.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.91 mi
Kilometers
23.99 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horace
Fri, Jun 19, 3:34 AM CDT
Return by in Mapleton
Fri, Jun 19, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mapleton
2026-06-19T03:13
Arrive Horace
Fri, Jun 19, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mapleton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
West Fargo
ND

City in North Dakota, United States of America

From Mapleton
7.5 mi
00h 10m
To Horace
7.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Juneteenth

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Jun 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph W
Destination
73°F
Juneteenth

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Meridian Road

    1879 ft · 38 sec · Meridian Road

  2. 2

    Continue on 163rd Avenue Southeast

    2870 ft · 1 min · 163rd Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 East, US 52 East: Fargo

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Sheyenne Street

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Sheyenne Street

    96 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sheyenne Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Sheyenne Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    43 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Center Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · Center Avenue

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
7.39 mi · 50%
Sheyenne Street
6.61 mi · 44%
163rd Avenue Southeast
0.54 mi · 4%
Meridian Road
0.36 mi · 2%
Center Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Fargo
00h 10m from Mapleton
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Fargo

9 mi away
420 4th Street North
RAIL

Detroit Lakes

80 mi away
116 Pioneer Street
RAIL

Grand Forks

117 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mapleton and Horace. Straight-line distance: 11.43 mi (18.39 km).

Mapleton

#1 Mapleton

City in Case County, North Dakota, United States

Population191
Coordinates46.8891400, -97.0525900
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Horace

#2 Horace

City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States

Population3,128
Coordinates46.7588600, -96.9037000
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Mapleton (-97.05259, 46.88914)
End: Horace (-96.9037, 46.75886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Dakota · Jun 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mapleton and Horace. The current time is 03:13:38.

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.