How far is Park River, ND from Jamestown, ND?
The driving distance from Park River, ND to Jamestown, ND is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Griggs County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park River and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park River and Jamestown.
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Start on the route
42 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Park Street East
1.1 mi · 3 min · Park Street East
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Continue on State Highway 17
4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 17
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
27.3 mi · 32 min · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto United States Highway 2
5.5 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 2
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
22.3 mi · 26 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on 4th Street North
2771 ft · 2 min · 4th Street North
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Continue on State Highway 32
5.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 32
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 45
10.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 45
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Continue on State Highway 45
6.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 45
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Continue on 9th Street Northeast
2079 ft · 1 min · 9th Street Northeast
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Continue on 9th Street Southeast
2091 ft · 1 min · 9th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 1
8.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Wheat Street
2196 ft · 1 min · Wheat Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
28 mi · 33 min · State Highway 1
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 West: Bismarck
1123 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
22.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamestown
1050 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Business Loop East
1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1013 ft · 17 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
128 m · 7 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 10th Street Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Park River and Jamestown.
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 1
Continue on State Highway 1
28 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Park River and Mostly Sunny near Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park River to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Cooperstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Park River and 76.3 miles from Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.52 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park River and Mostly Sunny near Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Cooperstown
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 Cooperstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Park River and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 112.24 mi (180.63 km).
#1 Park River
City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,305 |
| Coordinates | 48.3986000, -97.7412000 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamestown
City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 14,930 |
| Coordinates | 46.9105400, -98.7084400 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Avenue North (-98.708542, 46.910538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $3.84 | $20.52 | $41.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
| Premium | $4.74 | $25.31 | $50.61 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $31.47 | $62.95 |
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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