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

The driving distance from White Earth, ND to Manitou, ND is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
8.41 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.15 mi
11.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.15 mi
Kilometers
11.5 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.41 mi
Kilometers
13.54 km
Drive Time
00h 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 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manitou
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Return by in White Earth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Earth
2026-04-23T04:42
Arrive Manitou
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in White Earth
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
Ross
ND

City in North Dakota

From White Earth
5.9 mi
00h 09m
To Manitou
2.5 mi
00h 09m

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
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 28 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 93rd Avenue Northwest

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 93rd Avenue Northwest

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 93rd Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
99th Avenue Northwest
2.78 mi · 33%
93rd Avenue Northwest
1.27 mi · 15%
99th Drive
1.19 mi · 14%
McTavish Avenue
0.46 mi · 5%
2nd Street
0.14 mi · 2%
1st Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

5.95 mi · 00h 07m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
00h 09m from White Earth
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving White Earth and Light Rain Likely near Manitou.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from White Earth and 2.5 miles from Manitou.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

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

RAIL

Stanley

12 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Williston

82 mi away
1 South Main Street
RAIL

Minot station

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

Minot, ND

93 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Earth and Manitou. Straight-line distance: 7.15 mi (11.5 km).

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#1 White Earth

Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota

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

Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America

Population106
Coordinates48.3311300, -102.6365700
Altitude697
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-102.773373, 48.380533)
End: (-102.636805, 48.331722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.12 L · about $1.13
Round trip
$2.26
0.6 gal · 2.24 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.13 $2.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.28 $2.55
Premium $4.65 $1.40 $2.79
Diesel $5.30 $1.59 $3.18

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 Manitou. The current time is 04:42:12.

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.