How far is Munster, ND from Hamar, ND?
The driving distance from Munster, ND to Hamar, ND is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Foster County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Munster and Hamar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Munster and Hamar.
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Start on County Road 12
2.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 12
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Turn left onto 19th Street Northeast
5.1 mi · 12 min · 19th Street Northeast
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Continue on County Road 9
1.2 mi · 3 min · County Road 9
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street North
2642 ft · 50 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
25.1 mi · 29 min · State Highway 15
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 20
9.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 20
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Turn right onto 93rd Avenue Northeast
2040 ft · 58 sec · 93rd Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
2615 ft · 1 min · 29th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Hamar Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hamar Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Munster and Hamar.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 15
Turn right onto State Highway 15
25.1 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Munster and Mostly Sunny near Hamar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Munster to Hamar?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Grace City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Munster and 23.4 miles from Hamar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Munster and Mostly Sunny near Hamar.
Stop Ideas Near Grace City
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 Grace City.
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Munster and Hamar. Straight-line distance: 33.52 mi (53.95 km).
#1 Munster
Township in Eddy County, North Dakota
| Population | 50 |
| Coordinates | 47.7202800, -99.2717900 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamar
Hamar is a place in North Dakota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8436100, -98.5734400 |
| Altitude | 449 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamar (-98.57344, 47.84361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.15 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $7.65 | $15.29 |
| Premium | $5.13 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| Diesel | $6.03 | $9.94 | $19.89 |
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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