How far is Mekinock, ND from Jamestown, ND?
The driving distance from Mekinock, ND to Jamestown, ND is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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.
City in North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mekinock and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mekinock and Jamestown.
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Start on 25th Street Northeast
5.3 mi · 13 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Continue on Highway B3
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway B3
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Continue on 25th Street Northeast
12 mi · 17 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left onto State Highway 18
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dakota Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 18
7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
18 mi · 21 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1112 ft · 43 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2532 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 200
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on State Highway 32
36.8 mi · 43 min · State Highway 32
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 West: Valley City
1285 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamestown
1050 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Business Loop East
1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1013 ft · 17 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
128 m · 7 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 10th Street Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mekinock and Jamestown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mekinock and Partly Sunny near Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mekinock to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Mekinock and 69.8 miles from Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mekinock and Partly Sunny near Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Hope
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 Hope.
Grand Forks
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mekinock and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 98.72 mi (158.88 km).
#1 Mekinock
Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,387 |
| Coordinates | 48.0127700, -97.3634200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamestown
City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 14,930 |
| Coordinates | 46.9105400, -98.7084400 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Avenue North (-98.708542, 46.910538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.18 | $42.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.41 | $52.83 |
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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