How far is Raleigh, ND from Carson, ND?
The driving distance from Raleigh, ND to Carson, ND is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Grant County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and Carson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and Carson.
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Start on Main Avenue
712 ft · 37 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
1735 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 31
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 21
13.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
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Turn right onto South Main Street
919 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left
108 m · 26 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 Raleigh and Carson.
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 21
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 21
13.2 mi · 00h 15m
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 leaving Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Carson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Carson?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Lark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Raleigh and 9.9 miles from Carson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raleigh and Mostly Sunny near Carson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and Carson. Straight-line distance: 12.99 mi (20.91 km).
#1 Raleigh
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
| Population | 36 |
| Coordinates | 46.3577800, -101.3065300 |
| Altitude | 631 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 260 |
| Coordinates | 46.4177800, -101.5648700 |
| Altitude | 701 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carson (-101.56487, 46.41778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.99 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
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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