How far is New Town, ND from Coulee, ND?
The driving distance from New Town, ND to Coulee, ND is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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.
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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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Town and Coulee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Town and Coulee.
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Start on the route
100 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
58 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Eagle Drive
82 m · 13 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
113 m · 21 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1132 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 8
90 m · 3 sec · State Highway 8
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 8
24 mi · 36 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast
2805 ft · 49 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto 78th Street Northwest
8 mi · 14 min · 78th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 50
10.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 50
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
797 ft · 35 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Town and Coulee.
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 8
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 8
24 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Town and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coulee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Town to Coulee?
The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Stanley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from New Town and 33.1 miles from Coulee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Town and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coulee.
Stop Ideas Near Stanley
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 Stanley.
Stanley
Minot station
Minot, ND
Williston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Town and Coulee. Straight-line distance: 44.78 mi (72.07 km).
#1 New Town
Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic
| Population | 2,592 |
| Coordinates | 47.9808500, -102.4901800 |
| Altitude | 579 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coulee
Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota
| Population | 62 |
| Coordinates | 48.5453000, -102.0115500 |
| Altitude | 629 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coulee (-102.01155, 48.5453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
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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