How far is Plaza, ND from Manitou, ND?
The driving distance from Plaza, ND to Manitou, ND is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plaza and Manitou.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plaza and Manitou.
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Start on Berthold Street
981 ft · 48 sec · Berthold Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
779 ft · 24 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Covel Street
2037 ft · 56 sec · Covel Street
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Continue on 64th Avenue Northwest
2.7 mi · 7 min · 64th Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 39th Street Northwest
7.9 mi · 9 min · 39th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 8
5 m · 1 sec · State Highway 8
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 8
23.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 8
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Turn left
12 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto 93rd Avenue Northwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · 93rd Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 93rd Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plaza and Manitou.
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 8
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 8
23.5 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Rain Likely leaving Plaza 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 Plaza to Manitou?
The road trip is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
New Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Plaza and 29.1 miles from Manitou.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Plaza and Light Rain Likely near Manitou.
Stop Ideas Near New Town
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 New Town.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plaza and Manitou. Straight-line distance: 37.6 mi (60.51 km).
#1 Plaza
Human settlement in Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 47 |
| Coordinates | 48.0258500, -101.9610000 |
| Altitude | 639 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manitou
Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 106 |
| Coordinates | 48.3311300, -102.6365700 |
| Altitude | 697 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manitou (-102.63657, 48.33113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.87 | $21.75 |
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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