How far is Stanley, ND from Lostwood, ND?
The driving distance from Stanley, ND to Lostwood, ND is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanley and Lostwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanley and Lostwood.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Southeast
15 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Street
1906 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 8
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Turn left onto 73rd Street Northwest
2795 ft · 2 min · 73rd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 73rd Lane Northwest
850 ft · 38 sec · 73rd Lane Northwest
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Turn left
127 m · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
83 m · 20 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 Stanley and Lostwood.
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 8
Continue on State Highway 8
10.7 mi · 00h 16m
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 Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stanley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lostwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stanley to Lostwood?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Stanley and 6 miles from Lostwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stanley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lostwood.
Stop Ideas Near Ross
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ross.
Stanley
Williston
Minot station
Minot, ND
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanley and Lostwood. Straight-line distance: 11.05 mi (17.78 km).
#1 Stanley
City in North Dakota
| Population | 2,708 |
| Coordinates | 48.3172400, -102.3904500 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lostwood
Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota
| Population | 46 |
| Coordinates | 48.4755800, -102.4240600 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lostwood (-102.42406, 48.47558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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