How far is Medina, ND from Ypsilanti, ND?
The driving distance from Medina, ND to Ypsilanti, ND is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Stutsman County, in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and Ypsilanti.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and Ypsilanti.
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Start on Water Street East
11 m · 6 sec · Water Street East
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
2337 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue South
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Continue on 55th Avenue Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · 55th Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp left
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 281: Jamestown
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Edgeley, Ellendale
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto 43rd Street Southeast
6.9 mi · 17 min · 43rd Street Southeast
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Continue straight
144 m · 13 sec
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Continue on 90th Avenue Southeast
1363 ft · 37 sec · 90th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue North
1541 ft · 48 sec · Jefferson Avenue North
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Turn left onto 2nd Street South
123 m · 20 sec · 2nd Street South
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Turn right onto Lloyd Avenue South
18 m · 3 sec · Lloyd Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lloyd Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medina and Ypsilanti.
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.
55th Avenue Southeast
Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Medina and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ypsilanti.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to Ypsilanti?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Eldridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Medina and 21.7 miles from Ypsilanti.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Medina and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ypsilanti.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Ypsilanti. Straight-line distance: 35.67 mi (57.4 km).
#1 Medina
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 290 |
| Coordinates | 46.8938800, -99.2998300 |
| Altitude | 551 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ypsilanti
Township in Stutsman County, North Dakota
| Population | 131 |
| Coordinates | 46.7819300, -98.5631500 |
| Altitude | 424 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ypsilanti (-98.56315, 46.78193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.07 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
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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