How far is Richardton, ND from South Heart, ND?

The driving distance from Richardton, ND to South Heart, ND is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
36.3 mi
00h 33m
Flight
31.95 mi
51.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.95 mi
Kilometers
51.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.3 mi
Kilometers
58.42 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Heart
Wed, May 20, 8:49 PM MDT
Return by in Richardton
Wed, May 20, 9:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richardton
2026-05-20T20:16
Arrive South Heart
Wed, May 20, 8:49 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Gladstone
ND

City in North Dakota, USA

From Richardton
18.1 mi
00h 16m
To South Heart
18.1 mi
00h 16m

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
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richardton and South Heart.

  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

    32.9 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1608 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Heart Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Heart Road

  8. 8

    Continue on 121st Avenue Southwest

    1890 ft · 52 sec · 121st Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street Northwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
88th Avenue Southwest
34 mi · 94%
South Heart Road
1.48 mi · 4%
North Avenue East
0.4 mi · 1%
121st Avenue Southwest
0.36 mi · 1%
Rebel Road
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

88th Avenue Southwest

Merge slight left

32.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gladstone
00h 16m from Richardton
Leave By
7:24 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richardton and Mostly Sunny near South Heart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richardton to South Heart?

The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Gladstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Richardton and 18.1 miles from South Heart.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richardton and Mostly Sunny near South Heart.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richardton and South Heart. Straight-line distance: 31.95 mi (51.42 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
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#2 South Heart

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

Population449
Coordinates46.8647300, -102.9915700
Altitude758
CountryUnited States
Start: North Avenue East (-102.315754, 46.883813)
End: 4th Street Northwest (-102.991618, 46.864729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.85 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.56 gal · 9.7 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.65 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $5.30 $6.79 $13.58

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 South Heart. The current time is 20:16:02.

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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.