How far is Ypsilanti, ND from Fried, ND?

The driving distance from Ypsilanti, ND to Fried, ND is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.37 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.77 mi
30.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.77 mi
Kilometers
30.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.37 mi
Kilometers
45.66 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fried
Sat, Oct 31, 2:03 PM CDT
Return by in Ypsilanti
Sat, Oct 31, 2:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ypsilanti
2026-10-31T13:22
Arrive Fried
Sat, Oct 31, 2:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ypsilanti
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jamestown
ND

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States

From Ypsilanti
13.7 mi
00h 20m
To Fried
14.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ypsilanti and Fried.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ypsilanti and Fried.

  1. 1

    Start on Lloyd Avenue South

    18 m · 8 sec · Lloyd Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    123 m · 20 sec · 2nd Street South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue South

    1541 ft · 42 sec · Jefferson Avenue South

  4. 4

    Continue on 90th Avenue Southeast

    1836 ft · 50 sec · 90th Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on 43rd Street Southeast

    6.9 mi · 17 min · 43rd Street Southeast

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    19 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue South

    1.4 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northeast

    1520 ft · 57 sec · 4th Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast

    1 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on 13th Street Northeast

    2420 ft · 1 min · 13th Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue Northeast

    2803 ft · 1 min · 12th Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 20

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 20

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 26th Street Southeast

    1 mi · 4 min · 26th Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 87th Avenue Southeast

    3055 ft · 2 min · 87th Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 87th Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ypsilanti and Fried.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 20
7.79 mi · 27%
43rd Street Southeast
6.91 mi · 24%
26th Street Southeast
1 mi · 4%
1st Avenue South
0.87 mi · 3%
5th Avenue Northeast
0.63 mi · 2%
87th Avenue Southeast
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 20

Continue on State Highway 20

7.79 mi · 00h 10m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 20m from Ypsilanti
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ypsilanti and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fried.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ypsilanti to Fried?

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Ypsilanti and 14.7 miles from Fried.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ypsilanti and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fried.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ypsilanti and Fried. Straight-line distance: 18.77 mi (30.21 km).

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#1 Ypsilanti

Township in Stutsman County, North Dakota

Population131
Coordinates46.7819300, -98.5631500
Altitude424
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fried

Fried is a place in North Dakota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.0458200, -98.6578800
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: Lloyd Avenue South (-98.563282, 46.781931)
End: 87th Avenue Southeast (-98.65787, 47.04582)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.13
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $4.07 $8.13
Mid-grade $4.50 $4.50 $9.01
Premium $4.99 $4.99 $9.97
Diesel $6.07 $6.07 $12.14

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 · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Ypsilanti and Fried. The current time is 13:22:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.