How far is New Town, ND from White Earth, ND?

The driving distance from New Town, ND to White Earth, ND is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.64 mi
01h 12m
Flight
30.54 mi
49.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.54 mi
Kilometers
49.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.64 mi
Kilometers
68.63 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Earth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Return by in New Town
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 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 White Earth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
21.3 mi
00h 36m
To White Earth
21.3 mi
00h 36m

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
57°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 35 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Town and White Earth.

  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

    27.9 mi · 33 min · State Highway 1804

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue on 101st Avenue Northwest

    2.9 mi · 7 min · 101st Avenue Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1657 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Hill Street

    575 ft · 31 sec · Hill Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    12 m · 2 sec · 1st Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 1804
27.9 mi · 65%
101st Avenue Northwest
6.34 mi · 15%
State Highway 23B Truck
1.37 mi · 3%
State Highway 23
0.54 mi · 1%
Eagle Drive
0.15 mi
Main Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 1804

Turn left onto State Highway 1804

27.9 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
00h 36m from New Town
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Town to White Earth?

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 21.3 miles from New Town and 21.3 miles from White Earth.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 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 White Earth.

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 White Earth. Straight-line distance: 30.54 mi (49.15 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 White Earth

Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota

Population69
Coordinates48.3805800, -102.7732400
Altitude639
CountryUnited States
Start: New Town (-102.49018, 47.98085)
End: White Earth (-102.77324, 48.38058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.65 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $5.30 $8.01 $16.02

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 White Earth. The current time is 00:23:31.

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.