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

The driving distance from New Town, ND to Plaza, ND is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
28.27 mi
00h 40m
Flight
24.66 mi
39.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.66 mi
Kilometers
39.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.27 mi
Kilometers
45.5 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plaza
Sun, May 31, 1:20 PM CDT
Return by in New Town
Sun, May 31, 2:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Town
2026-05-31T12:40
Arrive Plaza
Sun, May 31, 1:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Town
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
Parshall
ND

City in North Dakota

From New Town
14.1 mi
00h 20m
To Plaza
14.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    100 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    58 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eagle Drive

    82 m · 13 sec · Eagle Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    113 m · 21 sec · Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1132 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23

    51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23

    10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23

  9. 9

    Continue on 39th Street Northwest

    7.9 mi · 9 min · 39th Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 64th Avenue Northwest

    2.7 mi · 7 min · 64th Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Covel Street

    2037 ft · 1 min · Covel Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    779 ft · 24 sec · 6th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Berthold Street

    981 ft · 43 sec · Berthold Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Berthold Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 23
16.5 mi · 58%
39th Street Northwest
7.93 mi · 28%
64th Avenue Northwest
2.73 mi · 10%
Covel Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Berthold Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 23

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23

9.96 mi · 00h 12m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parshall
00h 20m from New Town
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Town and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plaza.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Parshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from New Town and 14.2 miles from Plaza.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plaza.

Stop Ideas Near Parshall

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

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

RAIL

Stanley

45 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
BUS

Minot, ND

69 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW
RAIL

Minot station

70 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Williston

112 mi away
1 South Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Town and Plaza. Straight-line distance: 24.66 mi (39.69 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 Plaza

Human settlement in Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population47
Coordinates48.0258500, -101.9610000
Altitude639
CountryUnited States
Start: New Town (-102.49018, 47.98085)
End: Plaza (-101.961, 48.02585)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.25 $8.51
Premium $4.65 $4.65 $9.31
Diesel $5.30 $5.30 $10.61

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between New Town and Plaza. The current time is 12:40:22.

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.