Origin
Abercrombie, ND
Late night in Abercrombie on Friday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abercrombie, ND to Stiles, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
44.1 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abercrombie, ND
Paul Campbell
Stiles, ND
Александр Ершков
Trip Overview
The drive from Abercrombie, ND to Stiles, ND covers 44.1 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 29, State Highway 11, 71st Street Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.5 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 44.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 44.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and State Highway 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.5 miles on I 29.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and State Highway 11. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 81 / County Road 81.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Abercrombie, ND to Stiles, ND is easy. At 57m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 81 / County Road 81): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (CR 8 / 71st Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 81 / County Road 81
At end of road, turn left onto CR 81 / County Road 81
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 8 / 71st Street Southeast
Turn right onto CR 8 / 71st Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 South, US 81 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 South, US 81 South
6
32 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward ND 11: Hankinson, Fairmount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward ND 11: Hankinson, Fairmount
4
43.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
160th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto 160th Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Abercrombie, ND to Stiles, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Fairmount along the way.
Fairmount
32 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 22.5 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 11 | 10 mi | 11m |
| 71st Street Southeast | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| 176th Avenue Southeast | 4 mi | 9m |
| 6th Street Southeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 160th Avenue Southeast | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| County Road 81 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 22.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abercrombie, ND and Stiles, ND.
1
Start on CR 4
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Broadway
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 81
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
County Road 81
3
Continue on CR 81
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
176th Avenue Southeast
4
Turn right onto CR 8
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
71st Street Southeast
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 29 South, US 81 South
6
Merge onto I 29; US 81
22 mi
·
21 min
·
I 29; US 81
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 8
Toward ND 11: Hankinson, Fairmount
8
Turn right onto ND 11
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 11
9
Continue on ND 11
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Street Southeast
10
Continue on ND 11
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 11
11
Turn right onto 160th Avenue Southeast
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
160th Avenue Southeast
12
Arrive at destination
160th Avenue Southeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Abercrombie, ND · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Abercrombie, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stiles, ND
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Stiles, ND if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.89 one way
$13.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.74 | $19.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Stiles, ND
Late night in Stiles on Friday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abercrombie, ND to Stiles, ND covers 44.1 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 29, State Highway 11, 71st Street Southeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 miles from Abercrombie, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Abercrombie, ND to Stiles, ND is easy. At 57m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 81 / County Road 81): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (CR 8 / 71st Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Abercrombie, ND to Stiles, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Fairmount along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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