How far is Mekinock, ND from Larimore, ND?
The driving distance from Mekinock, ND to Larimore, ND is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mekinock and Larimore.
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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
116 m · 13 sec · Highway B3
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Take the ramp right toward US 2 West: Devils Lake
1984 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto 18th Avenue
11.9 mi · 13 min · 18th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 18
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on Towner Avenue
3231 ft · 2 min · Towner Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
744 ft · 33 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mekinock and Larimore.
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.
18th Avenue
Merge slight left onto 18th Avenue
11.9 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mekinock and Mostly Cloudy near Larimore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mekinock to Larimore?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Arvilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Mekinock and 10.3 miles from Larimore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mekinock and Mostly Cloudy near Larimore.
Stop Ideas Near Arvilla
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 Arvilla.
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mekinock and Larimore. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.88 km).
#1 Mekinock
Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,387 |
| Coordinates | 48.0127700, -97.3634200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Larimore
City in North Dakota
| Population | 114 |
| Coordinates | 47.9066600, -97.6267500 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: Larimore (-97.62675, 47.90666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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