How far is Richardton, ND from Gladstone, ND?

The driving distance from Richardton, ND to Gladstone, ND is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.15 mi
00h 16m
Flight
12.02 mi
19.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.02 mi
Kilometers
19.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.15 mi
Kilometers
24.38 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gladstone
Wed, May 20, 8:28 PM MDT
Return by in Richardton
Wed, May 20, 8:44 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richardton
2026-05-20T20:12
Arrive Gladstone
Wed, May 20, 8:28 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Richardton
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Taylor
ND

City in North Dakota, United States

From Richardton
7.6 mi
00h 08m
To Gladstone
7.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph S
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richardton and Gladstone.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richardton and Gladstone.

  1. 1

    Start on North Avenue East

    2133 ft · 45 sec · North Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rebel Road

    119 m · 8 sec · Rebel Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 88th Avenue Southwest

    1 km · 1 min · 88th Avenue Southwest

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1759 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    921 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on 100 1/2 Avenue Southwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 100 1/2 Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    602 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richardton and Gladstone.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
88th Avenue Southwest
13.3 mi · 88%
100 1/2 Avenue Southwest
1.12 mi · 7%
North Avenue East
0.4 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Rebel Road
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

88th Avenue Southwest

Merge slight left

12.1 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
00h 08m from Richardton
Leave By
7:58 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richardton and Partly Sunny near Gladstone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richardton to Gladstone?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Richardton and 7.6 miles from Gladstone.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richardton and Partly Sunny near Gladstone.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richardton and Gladstone. Straight-line distance: 12.02 mi (19.34 km).

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#1 Richardton

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

Population573
Coordinates46.8839000, -102.3157300
Altitude751
CountryUnited States
Gladstone

#2 Gladstone

City in North Dakota, USA

Population352
Coordinates46.8608400, -102.5679600
Altitude716
CountryUnited States
Start: North Avenue East (-102.315754, 46.883813)
End: Main Street (-102.567977, 46.860716)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.02 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
1.06 gal · 4.04 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.25 $4.51
Premium $4.65 $2.47 $4.93
Diesel $5.30 $2.81 $5.62

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Richardton and Gladstone. The current time is 20:12:21.

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.