How far is Stanley, ND from Tioga, ND?

The driving distance from Stanley, ND to Tioga, ND is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.42 mi
00h 33m
Flight
25.75 mi
41.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.75 mi
Kilometers
41.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.42 mi
Kilometers
48.96 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tioga
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Return by in Stanley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanley
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Tioga
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stanley
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Manitou
ND

Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America

From Stanley
15.3 mi
00h 16m
To Tioga
15.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 33 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 38 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southeast

    15 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1695 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southeast

    1511 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 4th Street Southwest

    1975 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right

    25.4 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 40

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 40

  7. 7

    Continue on Oil Capital Way South

    2956 ft · 59 sec · Oil Capital Way South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 2nd Street Northeast

    2683 ft · 2 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street North

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 40
3.21 mi · 11%
Oil Capital Way South
0.56 mi · 2%
2nd Street Northeast
0.51 mi · 2%
4th Street Southwest
0.37 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.32 mi · 1%
6th Avenue Southeast
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

25.4 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manitou
00h 16m from Stanley
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Stanley and Light Rain near Tioga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Manitou is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Stanley and 15.1 miles from Tioga.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Stanley and Light Rain near Tioga.

Stop Ideas Near Manitou

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

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

RAIL

Stanley

18 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Williston

76 mi away
1 South Main Street
RAIL

Minot station

100 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.
BUS

Minot, ND

100 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanley and Tioga. Straight-line distance: 25.75 mi (41.44 km).

Stanley

#1 Stanley

City in North Dakota

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

#2 Tioga

City in Williams County, North Dakota, United States

Population100
Coordinates48.3972400, -102.9382400
Altitude684
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue Southeast (-102.390451, 48.317348)
End: Main Street North (-102.938231, 48.397238)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.07
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.03 $8.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.65 $4.98 $9.96
Diesel $5.30 $5.68 $11.35

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanley and Tioga. The current time is 00:17:36.

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.