How far is Stanley, ND from Plaza, ND?
The driving distance from Stanley, ND to Plaza, ND is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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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 Plaza.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanley and Plaza.
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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 3 toward State Highway 23
93 m · 4 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 39th Street Northwest
7.9 mi · 9 min · 39th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 64th Avenue Northwest
2.7 mi · 7 min · 64th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Covel Street
2037 ft · 1 min · Covel Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
779 ft · 24 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Berthold Street
981 ft · 43 sec · Berthold Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berthold Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanley and Plaza.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Plaza.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stanley to Plaza?
The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 23.1 miles from Stanley and 23.2 miles from Plaza.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Plaza.
Stop Ideas Near New Town
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 New Town.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanley and Plaza. Straight-line distance: 28.23 mi (45.43 km).
#1 Stanley
City in North Dakota
| Population | 2,708 |
| Coordinates | 48.3172400, -102.3904500 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plaza
Human settlement in Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 47 |
| Coordinates | 48.0258500, -101.9610000 |
| Altitude | 639 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plaza (-101.961, 48.02585)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
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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