How far is Northwood, ND from Mekinock, ND?
The driving distance from Northwood, ND to Mekinock, ND is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwood and Mekinock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood and Mekinock.
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Start on Washington Avenue
18 m · 8 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1147 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Great Northern Road
147 m · 13 sec · Great Northern Road
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Continue on Greatnorth Road
2381 ft · 1 min · Greatnorth Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
9.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left onto 25th Street Northeast
12 mi · 17 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Continue on Highway B3
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway B3
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Continue on 25th Street Northeast
5.3 mi · 13 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northwood and Mekinock.
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.
25th Street Northeast
Turn left onto 25th Street Northeast
12 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Northwood and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mekinock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northwood to Mekinock?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Emerado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Northwood and 14.5 miles from Mekinock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Northwood and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mekinock.
Stop Ideas Near Emerado
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 Emerado.
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Mekinock. Straight-line distance: 21.43 mi (34.49 km).
#1 Northwood
Human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 139 |
| Coordinates | 47.7341500, -97.5667500 |
| Altitude | 340 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mekinock
Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,387 |
| Coordinates | 48.0127700, -97.3634200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mekinock (-97.36342, 48.01277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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