How far is Ypsilanti, ND from Medina, ND?

The driving distance from Ypsilanti, ND to Medina, ND is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
43.07 mi
00h 44m
Flight
35.67 mi
57.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.67 mi
Kilometers
57.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.07 mi
Kilometers
69.31 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medina
Sat, Oct 31, 1:10 PM CDT
Return by in Ypsilanti
Sat, Oct 31, 1:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ypsilanti
2026-10-31T12:26
Arrive Medina
Sat, Oct 31, 1:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Eldridge
ND

Unincorporated community in Stutsman County, in the U.

From Ypsilanti
21.5 mi
00h 22m
To Medina
21.6 mi
00h 22m

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
51°F
Today

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bismarck

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 55th Avenue Southeast

    3098 ft · 1 min · 55th Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Avenue South

    2337 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Water Street East

    11 m · 1 sec · Water Street East

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bismarck
27.8 mi · 64%
43rd Street Southeast
6.89 mi · 16%
55th Avenue Southeast
0.59 mi · 1%
1st Avenue South
0.44 mi · 1%
90th Avenue Southeast
0.35 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue South
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bismarck

Continue straight

22.8 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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldridge
00h 22m from Ypsilanti
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ypsilanti and Areas Of Fog near Medina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Eldridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Ypsilanti and 21.6 miles from Medina.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ypsilanti and Areas Of Fog near Medina.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ypsilanti and Medina. Straight-line distance: 35.67 mi (57.4 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 Medina

City in North Dakota, United States

Population290
Coordinates46.8938800, -99.2998300
Altitude551
CountryUnited States
Start: Lloyd Avenue South (-98.563282, 46.781931)
End: Water Street East (-99.299831, 46.893918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.36
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $6.18 $12.36
Mid-grade $4.50 $6.84 $13.69
Premium $4.99 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.07 $9.23 $18.46

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 Medina. The current time is 12:26:41.

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.