Origin
Jamestown, ND
Night in Jamestown on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamestown, ND to Belcourt, ND
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
185.9 mi
299 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 32m
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6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamestown, ND
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jamestown, ND to Belcourt, ND covers 185.9 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street Northwest, 4th Avenue South, 7th Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93 miles from Jamestown, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 185.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Street Northwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Jamestown, ND to Belcourt, ND is easy. At 3h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamestown, ND to Belcourt, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 19th Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 52 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-52 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Avenue Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
5th Street Northwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, ND and Belcourt, ND.
1
Start on 1st Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
1st Avenue North
2
Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest
42 mi
·
48 min
·
5th Street Northwest
3
Continue on 4th Avenue South
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
4th Avenue South
4
Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Street South
5
Turn right onto 19th Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
19th Avenue South
6
Turn left onto United States Highway 52
23 mi
·
26 min
·
United States Highway 52
7
Turn right onto US-52
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US-52
8
Continue on United State Highway 52
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
United State Highway 52
9
Continue on United States Highway 52
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
United States Highway 52
10
Turn right onto State Highway 3
42 mi
·
49 min
·
State Highway 3
11
Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
12
Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue Southwest
13
Turn left onto 1st Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
1st Street Northwest
14
Continue on State Highway 3
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 3
15
At the end of the road, turn right
9.0 mi
·
10 min
16
Continue straight
2.7 mi
·
3 min
17
Continue straight
2.9 mi
·
5 min
18
Turn right onto 44th Avenue Northeast
13 ft
·
44th Avenue Northeast
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93 miles from Jamestown, ND, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belcourt, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jamestown, ND so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jamestown, ND
This is one driving day of about 185.9 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jamestown, ND.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93 mi from Jamestown, ND · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93 miles from Jamestown, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belcourt, ND
The final approach into Belcourt, ND usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Belcourt, ND.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.06 one way
$58.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.91 | $63.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.77 | $71.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.04 | $82.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.52 | $8.92 |
| Efficient EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.27 | $7.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.03 | $11.90 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Belcourt, ND
Night in Belcourt on Tuesday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
3h 45m 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 Jamestown, ND to Belcourt, ND covers 185.9 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street Northwest, 4th Avenue South, 7th Street South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93 miles from Jamestown, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Jamestown, ND to Belcourt, ND is easy. At 3h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jamestown, ND to Belcourt, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jamestown, ND to Belcourt, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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