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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.12 mi
01h 21m
Flight
37.6 mi
60.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.6 mi
Kilometers
60.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.12 mi
Kilometers
93.53 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manitou
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM CDT
Return by in Plaza
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plaza
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Manitou
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plaza
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
New Town
ND

Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic

From Plaza
29 mi
00h 40m
To Manitou
29.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 32 mph W
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 28 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Berthold Street

    981 ft · 48 sec · Berthold Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    779 ft · 24 sec · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Covel Street

    2037 ft · 56 sec · Covel Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 64th Avenue Northwest

    2.7 mi · 7 min · 64th Avenue Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 39th Street Northwest

    7.9 mi · 9 min · 39th Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 23

    10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 8

    5 m · 1 sec · State Highway 8

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 8

    23.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 8

  9. 9

    Turn left

    12 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 93rd Avenue Northwest

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 93rd Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
23.5 mi · 40%
State Highway 23
9.95 mi · 17%
39th Street Northwest
7.93 mi · 14%
64th Avenue Northwest
2.73 mi · 5%
93rd Avenue Northwest
1.25 mi · 2%
Covel Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Town
00h 40m from Plaza
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Stanley

38 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Williston

86 mi away
1 South Main Street
BUS

Minot, ND

92 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW
RAIL

Minot station

93 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plaza and Manitou. Straight-line distance: 37.6 mi (60.51 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Plaza

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

Population47
Coordinates48.0258500, -101.9610000
Altitude639
CountryUnited States
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#2 Manitou

Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America

Population106
Coordinates48.3311300, -102.6365700
Altitude697
CountryUnited States
Start: Plaza (-101.961, 48.02585)
End: Manitou (-102.63657, 48.33113)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.76 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
4.1 gal · 15.52 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Plaza and Manitou. The current time is 07:02:38.

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.