How far is Tower City, ND from Horace, ND?
The driving distance from Tower City, ND to Horace, ND is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Cass County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tower City and Horace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tower City and Horace.
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Start on Maine Street
29 m · 6 sec · Maine Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
116 m · 22 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
902 ft · 27 sec · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maiden Lane
1464 ft · 42 sec · Maiden Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 132nd Avenue Southeast
932 ft · 31 sec · 132nd Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 East, US 52 East: Fargo
1125 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sheyenne Street
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Sheyenne Street
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Sheyenne Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Sheyenne Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tower City and Horace.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
38.2 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tower City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Horace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tower City to Horace?
The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Everest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Tower City and 22.9 miles from Horace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tower City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Horace.
Stop Ideas Near Everest
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 Everest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tower City and Horace. Straight-line distance: 38.13 mi (61.36 km).
#1 Tower City
City in Barnes and Cass counties, North Dakota, USA
| Population | 265 |
| Coordinates | 46.9227500, -97.6739900 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horace
City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,128 |
| Coordinates | 46.7588600, -96.9037000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horace (-96.9037, 46.75886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
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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