How far is New Town, ND from Manitou, ND?

The driving distance from New Town, ND to Manitou, ND is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.37 mi
00h 59m
Flight
25.12 mi
40.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.12 mi
Kilometers
40.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.37 mi
Kilometers
52.09 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manitou
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Return by in New Town
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Town
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Manitou
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Town
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ross
ND

City in North Dakota

From New Town
16.2 mi
00h 29m
To Manitou
16.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Rain then Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 38 mph N
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 28 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Town and Manitou.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Town and Manitou.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    100 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    58 m · 11 sec · West Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Eagle Drive

    806 ft · 37 sec · Eagle Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    596 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 23

    2864 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 23

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 23B Truck

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23B Truck

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 1804

    20.8 mi · 24 min · State Highway 1804

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue on 94th Avenue Northwest

    1.6 km · 4 min · 94th Avenue Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 93rd Avenue Northwest

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 93rd Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 93rd Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Town and Manitou.

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 1804
20.8 mi · 64%
State Highway 23B Truck
1.37 mi · 4%
93rd Avenue Northwest
1.27 mi · 4%
94th Avenue Northwest
1 mi · 3%
State Highway 23
0.54 mi · 2%
Eagle Drive
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 1804

Turn left onto State Highway 1804

20.8 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
00h 29m from New Town
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain then Rain And Snow leaving New Town and Light Rain Likely near Manitou.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Town to Manitou?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from New Town and 16.2 miles from Manitou.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain then Rain And Snow around New Town and Light Rain Likely near Manitou.

Stop Ideas Near Ross

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Stanley

12 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Williston

82 mi away
1 South Main Street
RAIL

Minot station

93 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.
BUS

Minot, ND

93 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Town and Manitou. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.43 km).

New Town

#1 New Town

Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic

Population2,592
Coordinates47.9808500, -102.4901800
Altitude579
CountryUnited States
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#2 Manitou

Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America

Population106
Coordinates48.3311300, -102.6365700
Altitude697
CountryUnited States
Start: New Town (-102.49018, 47.98085)
End: Manitou (-102.63657, 48.33113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Town and Manitou. The current time is 00:23:45.

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.