How far is White Earth, ND from Coulee, ND?

The driving distance from White Earth, ND to Coulee, ND is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.22 mi
01h 08m
Flight
36.7 mi
59.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.7 mi
Kilometers
59.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.22 mi
Kilometers
93.7 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coulee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM CDT
Return by in White Earth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Earth
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Coulee
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Earth
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
Stanley
ND

City in North Dakota

From White Earth
29.1 mi
00h 34m
To Coulee
29.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 35 mph W
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 26 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between White Earth and Coulee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Earth and Coulee.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    128 m · 20 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    723 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on McTavish Avenue

    2411 ft · 1 min · McTavish Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 99th Avenue Northwest

    2.8 mi · 7 min · 99th Avenue Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto 99th Drive

    1.2 mi · 5 min · 99th Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    2610 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 8

  8. 8

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast

    2805 ft · 49 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 8

    15.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 8

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 78th Street Northwest

    8 mi · 14 min · 78th Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 50

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    797 ft · 35 sec · Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Earth and Coulee.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
16.2 mi · 28%
State Highway 50
10.1 mi · 17%
78th Street Northwest
8.01 mi · 14%
99th Avenue Northwest
2.78 mi · 5%
99th Drive
1.19 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

17.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanley
00h 34m from White Earth
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving White Earth and Chance Light Rain near Coulee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Earth to Coulee?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Stanley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from White Earth and 29.1 miles from Coulee.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around White Earth and Chance Light Rain near Coulee.

Stop Ideas Near Stanley

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

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

RAIL

Stanley

Main Street & Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Minot station

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

Minot, ND

82 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW
RAIL

Williston

93 mi away
1 South Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Earth and Coulee. Straight-line distance: 36.7 mi (59.07 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 White Earth

Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota

Population69
Coordinates48.3805800, -102.7732400
Altitude639
CountryUnited States
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#2 Coulee

Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota

Population62
Coordinates48.5453000, -102.0115500
Altitude629
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-102.773373, 48.380533)
End: Washington Avenue (-102.011619, 48.545258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

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 White Earth and Coulee. The current time is 03:11:21.

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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.