How far is Stanley, ND from Palermo, ND?
The driving distance from Stanley, ND to Palermo, ND is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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 Palermo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanley and Palermo.
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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
2530 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 8
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Turn left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Indiana Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Indiana Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1150 ft · 52 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Helene Street
86 m · 12 sec · Helene Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Helene Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanley and Palermo.
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
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7.24 mi · 00h 08m
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 Palermo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stanley to Palermo?
The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 4.8 miles from Stanley and 4.8 miles from Palermo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 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 Palermo.
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.
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Minot, ND
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanley and Palermo. Straight-line distance: 7.57 mi (12.19 km).
#1 Stanley
City in North Dakota
| Population | 2,708 |
| Coordinates | 48.3172400, -102.3904500 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palermo
American town in North Dakota
| Population | 37 |
| Coordinates | 48.3397400, -102.2290600 |
| Altitude | 672 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palermo (-102.22906, 48.33974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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