How far is West Fargo, ND from Jamestown, ND?

The driving distance from West Fargo, ND to Jamestown, ND is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
89.79 mi
01h 18m
Flight
85.4 mi
137.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.4 mi
Kilometers
137.44 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.79 mi
Kilometers
144.51 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Wed, Apr 29, 10:22 PM CDT
Return by in West Fargo
Wed, Apr 29, 11:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Fargo
2026-04-29T21:03
Arrive Jamestown
Wed, Apr 29, 10:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Fargo
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
Oriska
ND

Township in Barnes County, North Dakota

From West Fargo
44.2 mi
00h 39m
To Jamestown
45.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
28°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Fargo and Jamestown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Fargo and Jamestown.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue West

    38 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    750 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Avenue West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    3280 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamestown

    1050 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Business Loop East

    1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East

  8. 8

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1013 ft · 17 sec · 12th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    128 m · 7 sec · 12th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 10th Street Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue South

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Fargo and Jamestown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue West
86.1 mi · 96%
1st Avenue South
0.79 mi · 1%
10th Street Southeast
0.7 mi · 1%
Business Loop East
0.65 mi · 1%
12th Avenue
0.27 mi
1st Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Avenue West

Merge slight left

83.4 mi · 01h 19m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oriska
00h 39m from West Fargo
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Fargo and Partly Cloudy near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Fargo to Jamestown?

The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Oriska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from West Fargo and 45.6 miles from Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Fargo and Partly Cloudy near Jamestown.

Stop Ideas Near Oriska

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

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

RAIL

Fargo

76 mi away
420 4th Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Fargo and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 85.4 mi (137.44 km).

West Fargo

#1 West Fargo

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population38,194
Coordinates46.8749700, -96.9003600
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Jamestown

#2 Jamestown

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States

Population14,930
Coordinates46.9105400, -98.7084400
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue West (-96.900364, 46.874799)
End: 1st Avenue North (-98.708542, 46.910538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
11.99 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.91
6.34 gal · 23.98 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.95 $23.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.48 $26.96
Premium $4.65 $14.75 $29.51
Diesel $5.30 $16.81 $33.63

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Fargo and Jamestown. The current time is 21:03:20.

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.