How far is Plaza, ND from New Town, ND?
The driving distance from Plaza, ND to New Town, ND is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plaza and New Town.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plaza and New Town.
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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 2 toward State Highway 23
51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
1132 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
113 m · 21 sec · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Drive
82 m · 14 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
58 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left
100 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plaza and New Town.
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.
State Highway 23
Continue on State Highway 23
9.95 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plaza and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Town.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plaza to New Town?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Parshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Plaza and 14.2 miles from New Town.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plaza and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Town.
Stop Ideas Near Parshall
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plaza and New Town. Straight-line distance: 24.66 mi (39.69 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 New Town
Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic
| Population | 2,592 |
| Coordinates | 47.9808500, -102.4901800 |
| Altitude | 579 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Town (-102.49018, 47.98085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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