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

The driving distance from White Earth, ND to Stanley, ND is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
22.56 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.11 mi
29.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.11 mi
Kilometers
29.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.56 mi
Kilometers
36.3 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in White Earth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Earth
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive Stanley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Manitou
ND

Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America

From White Earth
11.9 mi
00h 14m
To Stanley
10.6 mi
00h 14m

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
53°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 33 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1695 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast

    15 m · 2 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
99th Avenue Northwest
2.78 mi · 12%
99th Drive
1.19 mi · 5%
6th Avenue Southeast
0.53 mi · 2%
State Highway 8
0.49 mi · 2%
McTavish Avenue
0.46 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.32 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 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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manitou
00h 14m from White Earth
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 11.9 miles from White Earth and 10.6 miles from Stanley.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 White Earth and Stanley. Straight-line distance: 18.11 mi (29.15 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 White Earth

Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota

Population69
Coordinates48.3805800, -102.7732400
Altitude639
CountryUnited States
Stanley

#2 Stanley

City in North Dakota

Population2,708
Coordinates48.3172400, -102.3904500
Altitude684
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-102.773373, 48.380533)
End: 2nd Avenue Southeast (-102.390451, 48.317348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.01 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.02 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

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 Stanley. The current time is 01:36:03.

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.