How far is Stanley, ND from Parshall, ND?

The driving distance from Stanley, ND to Parshall, ND is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.87 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.77 mi
44.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.77 mi
Kilometers
44.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.87 mi
Kilometers
59.34 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parshall
Sun, May 31, 4:00 PM CDT
Return by in Stanley
Sun, May 31, 4:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanley
2026-05-31T15:06
Arrive Parshall
Sun, May 31, 4:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanley
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
New Town
ND

Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic

From Stanley
18.4 mi
00h 26m
To Parshall
18.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stanley and Parshall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stanley and Parshall.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southeast

    15 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1695 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    2805 ft · 47 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 8

    24 mi · 36 min · State Highway 8

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 23

    93 m · 4 sec · State Highway 23

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23

    10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 37

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 37

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue Northeast

    1127 ft · 54 sec · 7th Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    118 m · 22 sec · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest

    96 m · 14 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanley and Parshall.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
24 mi · 65%
State Highway 23
10 mi · 27%
State Highway 37
1 mi · 3%
Main Street South
0.64 mi · 2%
6th Avenue Southeast
0.53 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Town
00h 26m from Stanley
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stanley and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stanley to Parshall?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

New Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Stanley and 18.5 miles from Parshall.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 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 Parshall.

Stop Ideas Near New Town

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

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

RAIL

Stanley

38 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Williston

86 mi away
1 South Main Street
BUS

Minot, ND

92 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW
RAIL

Minot station

93 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanley and Parshall. Straight-line distance: 27.77 mi (44.69 km).

Stanley

#1 Stanley

City in North Dakota

Population2,708
Coordinates48.3172400, -102.3904500
Altitude684
CountryUnited States
Parshall

#2 Parshall

City in North Dakota

Population100
Coordinates47.9533500, -102.1348900
Altitude589
CountryUnited States
Start: Stanley (-102.39045, 48.31724)
End: Parshall (-102.13489, 47.95335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $4.65 $6.05 $12.10
Diesel $5.30 $6.90 $13.79

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanley and Parshall. The current time is 15:06:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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