Origin
Burlington, ND
Afternoon in Burlington on Thursday
Local time
1:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, ND to Makoti, ND
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, ND
Troy Tumbin
Makoti, ND
Frank Chamba
Trip Overview
This 49.3-mile drive from Burlington to Makoti, North Dakota, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via 247th Avenue Southwest, US Highway 83, and US 2, with about half the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short excursion is around $8, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, offering flexibility for departure times. Both your origin and destination are situated within the expansive Great Plains region, so expect a landscape characterized by wide-open spaces.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 48% of it on highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 23 miles on 247th Avenue Southwest, which may present a more rural, two-lane feel before transitioning to the faster pace of US Highway 83 and US 2. The road profile suggests a generally smooth and consistent journey, without extreme changes in elevation or challenging terrain. As you progress, you'll notice the shift from local roads to more established state and federal highways, providing a predictable and manageable drive.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
247th Avenue Southwest is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in near US 83 Byp.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles (US 83 Byp): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles (US 83 Byp): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.9 miles (ND 23 / 247th Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 83 Byp
Take the exit onto US 83 Byp toward US 83: Air Base, Bismarck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 83: Air Base, Bismarck
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 83 Byp
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83 Byp
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
23.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
ND 23 / 247th Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto ND 23 / 247th Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
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 Burlington, ND to Makoti, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Bismarck along the way.
Bismarck
7.8 mi in
|
~12m
|
via US 83 Byp
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 247th Avenue Southwest | 23 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 83 | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| US 2 | 7 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 23 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 338th Street Southwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Broadway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Johnson Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| US 83 Byp | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
247th Avenue Southwest
— 23 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, ND and Makoti, ND.
1
Start on Colton Avenue
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
Colton Avenue
2
Turn right onto Johnson Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Johnson Street
3
Turn left onto US 2; US 52
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 2; US 52
4
Take the exit onto US 83 Byp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 83 Byp
Toward US 83: Air Base, Bismarck
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83 Byp
181 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 83 Byp
6
Merge onto US 83
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
7
Continue on US 83
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US-83 S
8
Continue on US 83
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 83
9
Turn right onto ND 23
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
247th Avenue Southwest
10
Continue on ND 23
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 23
11
Continue on ND 23
13 mi
·
14 min
·
247th Avenue Southwest
12
Turn left onto 338th Street Southwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
338th Street Southwest
13
Continue on Ward Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ward Street
14
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
3rd Avenue
15
Turn right onto Main Street
242 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Burlington, ND · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Arriving in Makoti, ND
The final approach into Makoti, ND usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Makoti, ND
Afternoon in Makoti on Thursday
Local time
1:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
18 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
1h 3m 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 Burlington, ND to Makoti, ND covers 49.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 247th Avenue Southwest, US Highway 83, US 2. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 miles from Burlington, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.71 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles (US 83 Byp): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles (US 83 Byp): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.9 miles (ND 23 / 247th Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Burlington, ND to Makoti, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Bismarck along the way.
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