How far is Sheyenne, ND from Hamar, ND?

The driving distance from Sheyenne, ND to Hamar, ND is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.54 mi
00h 58m
Flight
25.38 mi
40.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.38 mi
Kilometers
40.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.54 mi
Kilometers
42.71 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamar
Fri, Oct 16, 11:16 AM CDT
Return by in Sheyenne
Fri, Oct 16, 12:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheyenne
2026-10-16T10:17
Arrive Hamar
Fri, Oct 16, 11:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheyenne
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
Warwick
ND

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

From Sheyenne
13.2 mi
00h 29m
To Hamar
13.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sheyenne and Hamar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheyenne and Hamar.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street North

    62 m · 9 sec · 1st Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Richter Avenue

    1828 ft · 50 sec · Richter Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway 1

    2951 ft · 1 min · County Highway 1

  4. 4

    Continue on 29th Street Northeast

    18 mi · 44 min · 29th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 87th Avenue Northeast

    956 ft · 28 sec · 87th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 20

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · 29th Street Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hamar Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hamar Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheyenne and Hamar.

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
29th Street Northeast
18.9 mi · 71%
State Highway 20
5.63 mi · 21%
Hamar Road
0.87 mi · 3%
County Highway 1
0.56 mi · 2%
Richter Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
87th Avenue Northeast
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

29th Street Northeast

Continue on 29th Street Northeast

18 mi · 00h 44m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
00h 29m from Sheyenne
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sheyenne and Mostly Sunny near Hamar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sheyenne to Hamar?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Sheyenne and 13.3 miles from Hamar.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.90 one way or $7.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheyenne and Mostly Sunny near Hamar.

Stop Ideas Near Warwick

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Devils Lake

31 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Rugby station

111 mi away
201 West Dewey Street
RAIL

Grand Forks

119 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheyenne and Hamar. Straight-line distance: 25.38 mi (40.84 km).

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#1 Sheyenne

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

Population57
Coordinates47.8280500, -99.1201200
Altitude451
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hamar

Hamar is a place in North Dakota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.8436100, -98.5734400
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheyenne (-99.12012, 47.82805)
End: Hamar (-98.57344, 47.84361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.90
Round trip
$7.80
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.90 $7.80
Mid-grade $4.63 $4.36 $8.71
Premium $5.13 $4.82 $9.64
Diesel $6.03 $5.66 $11.33

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheyenne and Hamar. The current time is 10:17:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.