How far is Stanley, ND from Manitou, ND?
The driving distance from Stanley, ND to Manitou, ND is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanley and Manitou.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanley and Manitou.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Southeast
15 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Street
1695 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast
1511 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southwest
1975 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Turn right
11 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto 93rd Avenue Northwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · 93rd Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 93rd Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanley and Manitou.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
11 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Light Rain leaving Stanley and Light Rain Likely near Manitou.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stanley to Manitou?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 6.6 miles from Stanley and 6.6 miles from Manitou.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Stanley and Light Rain Likely near Manitou.
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 Manitou. Straight-line distance: 11.35 mi (18.26 km).
#1 Stanley
City in North Dakota
| Population | 2,708 |
| Coordinates | 48.3172400, -102.3904500 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manitou
Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 106 |
| Coordinates | 48.3311300, -102.6365700 |
| Altitude | 697 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manitou (-102.63657, 48.33113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
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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