How far is Mekinock, ND from Arvilla, ND?

The driving distance from Mekinock, ND to Arvilla, ND is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
12 mi
00h 22m
Flight
8.87 mi
14.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.87 mi
Kilometers
14.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12 mi
Kilometers
19.32 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arvilla
Tue, Jun 9, 1:22 AM CDT
Return by in Mekinock
Tue, Jun 9, 1:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mekinock
2026-06-09T01:00
Arrive Arvilla
Tue, Jun 9, 1:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mekinock
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
Emerado
ND

Human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Mekinock
6 mi
00h 11m
To Arvilla
6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 26 mph ESE
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 29 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mekinock and Arvilla.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mekinock and Arvilla.

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Street Northeast

    5.3 mi · 13 min · 25th Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway B3

    116 m · 13 sec · Highway B3

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 2 West: Devils Lake

    1984 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto 18th Avenue

    5.3 mi · 6 min · 18th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 17th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 17th Avenue

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 17th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mekinock and Arvilla.

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
6 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
25th Street Northeast
5.32 mi · 44%
18th Avenue
5.31 mi · 44%
17th Avenue
0.92 mi · 8%
US 2 West
0.38 mi · 3%
Highway B3
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

25th Street Northeast

Start on 25th Street Northeast

5.32 mi · 00h 13m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emerado
00h 11m from Mekinock
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mekinock and Mostly Sunny near Arvilla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mekinock to Arvilla?

The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Emerado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Mekinock and 6 miles from Arvilla.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mekinock and Mostly Sunny near Arvilla.

Stop Ideas Near Emerado

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

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

RAIL

Grand Forks

19 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue
RAIL

Devils Lake

113 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mekinock and Arvilla. Straight-line distance: 8.87 mi (14.28 km).

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#1 Mekinock

Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota

Population2,387
Coordinates48.0127700, -97.3634200
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arvilla

Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota

Population329
Coordinates47.9191600, -97.4948100
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Mekinock (-97.36342, 48.01277)
End: Arvilla (-97.49481, 47.91916)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.17
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.58 $3.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.79 $3.57
Premium $4.65 $1.95 $3.91
Diesel $5.30 $2.23 $4.46

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Mekinock and Arvilla. The current time is 01:00:56.

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.