How far is Stanley, ND from New Town, ND?
The driving distance from Stanley, ND to New Town, ND is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanley and New Town.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanley and New Town.
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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 · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Southeast
2805 ft · 47 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State Highway 8
24 mi · 36 min · State Highway 8
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 23
8 m · 1 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
1132 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
113 m · 21 sec · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Drive
82 m · 14 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
58 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left
100 m · 24 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 New Town.
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
24 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stanley and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Town.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stanley to New Town?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Parshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Stanley and 15.9 miles from New Town.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stanley and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Town.
Stop Ideas Near Parshall
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 Parshall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanley and New Town. Straight-line distance: 23.69 mi (38.13 km).
#1 Stanley
City in North Dakota
| Population | 2,708 |
| Coordinates | 48.3172400, -102.3904500 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Town
Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic
| Population | 2,592 |
| Coordinates | 47.9808500, -102.4901800 |
| Altitude | 579 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Town (-102.49018, 47.98085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
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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