Origin
Jamestown, ND
Night in Jamestown on Friday
Local time
10:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
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Trip from Jamestown, ND to Stanley, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 26m
Distance
224.6 mi
361 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 13m
★
6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 18m
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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Stanley, ND
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jamestown, ND to Stanley, ND covers 224.6 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US-52, 5th Street Northwest, United States Highway 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.6 miles on US-52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.3 miles from Jamestown, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 224.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 26m highway drive covering 224.6 miles, with most of the trip on US-52 and 5th Street Northwest. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.6 miles on US-52.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US-52 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US-52 and 5th Street Northwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 52; US 281 / 5th Street Northwest.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 52; US 281 / 5th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 42.1 miles (7th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 43.1 miles (1605 / 19th Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 52; US 281 / 5th Street Northwest
Turn left onto US 52; US 281 / 5th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
42.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
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7th Street South
Turn left onto 7th Street South
Navigation decision point
4
43.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
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1605 / 19th Avenue South
Turn right onto 1605 / 19th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
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US 52 / US-52
Turn right onto US 52 / US-52
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
167.5 mi into trip
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~3h 18m in
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US 52
Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 2, US 52 W: Kenmare, Williston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 2, US 52 W: Kenmare, Williston
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 Jamestown, ND to Stanley, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Williston along the way.
Williston
167.5 mi in
|
~3h 18m
|
via US 52
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US-52 | 80.6 mi | 1h 33m |
| 5th Street Northwest | 41.6 mi | 48m |
| United States Highway 52 | 41.5 mi | 48m |
| US 2 | 40.7 mi | 46m |
| US Highway 2 | 12.9 mi | 16m |
| US-2 W | 2 mi | 2m |
| 7th Street South | 1 mi | 2m |
| 19th Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US-52
— 80.6 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, ND and Stanley, ND.
1
Start on US 52; US 281
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
1st Avenue North
2
Turn left onto US 52; US 281
42 mi
·
48 min
·
5th Street Northwest
3
Continue on US 52; US 281
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
4th Avenue South
4
Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Street South
5
Turn right onto 1605
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
19th Avenue South
6
Turn left onto US 52; ND 200
23 mi
·
26 min
·
United States Highway 52
7
Turn right onto US 52
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US-52
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
United State Highway 52
9
Continue on US 52; ND 3
11 mi
·
13 min
·
United States Highway 52
10
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
1st Street
11
Continue on US 52
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US-52
12
Continue on US 52; ND 14
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
United States Highway 52
13
Continue on US 52; ND 14
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US-52
14
Continue on US 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
15
Continue on US 52
19 mi
·
22 min
·
US-52
16
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 52
Toward US 2, US 52 W: Kenmare, Williston
17
Merge onto US 2; US 52
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-2 W
18
Continue on US 2; US 52
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 2
19
Continue on US 2; US 52; US 83 Byp
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
US-2 W
20
Continue on US 2; US 52
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 2
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 2
41 mi
·
46 min
·
US 2
22
Turn right onto ND 8
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
State Highway 8
23
Continue on ND 8
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
6th Avenue Southeast
24
Turn right onto ND 8
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
51 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Avenue Southeast
26
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue Southeast
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 112.3 miles from Jamestown, ND, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.6 miles.
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 49 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.3 miles or 2h 13m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stanley, 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 224.6 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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.
The longest stretch is on US-52 for about 80.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.3 mi from Jamestown, ND · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.3 miles from Jamestown, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US-52 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.6 miles.
Arriving in Stanley, ND
The final approach into Stanley, 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 Stanley, 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
$35.11 one way
$70.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $38.55 | $77.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $43.22 | $86.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.59 | $99.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.58 | $10.78 |
| Efficient EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.65 | $8.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.8 | 1 | $31.44 | $14.37 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Stanley, ND
Night in Stanley on Friday
Local time
10:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Stanley, ND covers 224.6 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US-52, 5th Street Northwest, United States Highway 52. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.3 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 $35.11 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 52; US 281 / 5th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 42.1 miles (7th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 43.1 miles (1605 / 19th Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Jamestown, ND to Stanley, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Williston along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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