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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.62 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.22 mi
22.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.22 mi
Kilometers
22.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.62 mi
Kilometers
33.18 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Larimore
Sat, Jun 13, 7:52 AM CDT
Return by in Mekinock
Sat, Jun 13, 8:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mekinock
2026-06-13T07:20
Arrive Larimore
Sat, Jun 13, 7:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mekinock
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arvilla
ND

Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota

From Mekinock
10.3 mi
00h 16m
To Larimore
10.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Jun 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Jun 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.9 mi · 13 min · 18th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 18

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 18

  6. 6

    Continue on Towner Avenue

    3231 ft · 2 min · Towner Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    744 ft · 33 sec · West 3rd Street

  8. 8

    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.

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
18th Avenue
11.9 mi · 58%
25th Street Northeast
5.32 mi · 26%
State Highway 18
2.18 mi · 11%
Towner Avenue
0.61 mi · 3%
US 2 West
0.38 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arvilla
00h 16m from Mekinock
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Grand Forks

29 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue
RAIL

Devils Lake

104 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mekinock and Larimore. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.88 km).

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#1 Mekinock

Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota

Population2,387
Coordinates48.0127700, -97.3634200
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Larimore

#2 Larimore

City in North Dakota

Population114
Coordinates47.9066600, -97.6267500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Mekinock (-97.36342, 48.01277)
End: Larimore (-97.62675, 47.90666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Dakota · Jun 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mekinock and Larimore. The current time is 07:20:22.

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.