Trip from New Salem, ND to Jamestown, ND

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

133.2 mi

214 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 3m ★

6 AM

2h 12m

8 AM

2h 31m

10 AM

2h 19m

12 PM

2h 17m

3 PM

2h 20m

5 PM

2h 30m

8 PM

2h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Salem, ND to Jamestown, ND covers 133.2 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, 8th Street North, 1st Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.9 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.82 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.

Midpoint

66.6 miles from New Salem, ND

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 133.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 12m highway drive covering 133.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and 8th Street North. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.9 miles on I 94.

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 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and 8th Street North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 5th Street North.

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 2h 12m 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 0.1 miles (5th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 139 / Ash Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (8th Street North): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 5th Street North

Turn right onto 5th Street North

Navigation decision point

5

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 139 / Ash Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto CR 139 / Ash Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | 8th Street North

Turn right onto 8th Street North

Navigation decision point

5

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 94

Merge onto I 94

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

4

130.5 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Take the exit toward Jamestown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Jamestown

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	128.9 mi	2h 4m
8th Street North	0.9 mi	1m
1st Avenue South	0.8 mi	1m
17th Street Southwest	0.8 mi	1m
West Business Loop	0.7 mi	1m
Ash Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
5th Street North	0.2 mi	<1m
Elm Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 128.9 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Salem, ND and Jamestown, ND.

1

Start on Elm Avenue

430 ft · 21 sec · Elm Avenue

2

Turn right onto 5th Street North

0.2 mi · 47 sec · 5th Street North

3

At end of road, turn left onto CR 139

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Ash Avenue

4

Turn right onto 8th Street North

0.9 mi · 1 min · 8th Street North

5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

6

Merge onto I 94

129 mi · 2 hr 4 min · I 94

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward Jamestown

8

Continue on 17th Street Southwest

0.8 mi · 1 min · 17th Street Southwest

9

Turn left onto US 52; US 281

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Business Loop

10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 52; US 281

63 ft · 4 sec · US 52; US 281

11

Turn left onto US 52; US 281

0.8 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue South

12

Arrive at destination

US 52; US 281

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 66.6 miles from New Salem, ND, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.9 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 29 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66.6 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamestown, ND than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New Salem, 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 New Salem, ND

This is one driving day of about 133.2 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from New Salem, ND.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 128.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.6 mi from New Salem, ND · 1h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Medina, ND

67 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

Bismarck, ND

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Goodrich, ND

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.6 miles from New Salem, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.9 miles.

Arriving in Jamestown, ND

The final approach into Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, ND.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Babb's Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jamestown, North Dakota

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 133.2

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+17012512227

Visit website

Caribou Coffee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jamestown, North Dakota

0.3 mi

Caribou Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jamestown, North Dakota

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Udderly Caffeinated

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Salem, North Dakota

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17018439741

The Metro Perk & Market

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Salem, North Dakota

0.2 mi

Plantation Coffee Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jamestown, North Dakota

0.9 mi

Babb's Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 133.2

Jamestown, North Dakota

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+17012512227

Visit website

Caribou Coffee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 133.2

Jamestown, North Dakota

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17012520981

Visit website

Caribou Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 133.2

Jamestown, North Dakota

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17012521174

Visit website

Classic Rock Coffee and Kitchen

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.5

Mandan, North Dakota

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+17012268533

Visit website

Coffee Cup Travel Plaza Steele - TA Express

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 76.1

Steele, North Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17014752274

Visit website

Caribou Coffee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 76.1

Steele, North Dakota

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17014752275

Visit website

Marlin's Family Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.1

Bismarck, North Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17012221568

Visit website

India Clay Oven Bar and Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 28.5

Bismarck, North Dakota

Hours: 11 am–2:15 pm

+17017512975

Visit website

Udderly Caffeinated

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

New Salem, North Dakota

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17018439741

The Metro Perk & Market

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

New Salem, North Dakota

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+17018439900

Visit website

Plantation Coffee Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 133.2

Jamestown, North Dakota

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+17013683800

Visit website

Daily Perks

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 28.5

Mandan, North Dakota

Hours: 5 am–7 pm

Copper Dog Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.5

Mandan, North Dakota

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17017518048

Visit website

Buckin Bean Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 28.5

Mandan, North Dakota

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+17019894116

Cappuccino on Collins

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 28.5

Mandan, North Dakota

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17016671979

Visit website

Caffeine Prairie Coffee Shop

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 133.2

Jamestown, North Dakota

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17012523927

Shady's Restaurant & Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 133.2

Jamestown, North Dakota

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17012522057

Visit website

North Dakota State Capitol

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 28.5

Bismarck, North Dakota

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17013282471

Visit website

Sakakawea Statue

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 28.5

Bismarck, North Dakota

Hours: 7:15 am–5:30 pm

+17013282666

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.82 one way

$41.65 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$22.86	$45.73
premium	$4.89	$25.63	$51.27
diesel	$5.61	$29.41	$58.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40	$13.99	$6.39
Efficient EV	33.3	$11.65	$5.33
EV Truck/SUV	53.3	$18.65	$8.52

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Salem, ND

Late night in New Salem on Friday

Local time

1:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jamestown, ND

Late night in Jamestown on Friday

Local time

1:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

65°F

Medina, ND

67 mi in

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

22 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

2h 12m 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 New Salem, ND to Jamestown, ND covers 133.2 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, 8th Street North, 1st Avenue South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.6 miles from New Salem, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.82 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 2h 12m 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 0.1 miles (5th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 139 / Ash Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (8th Street North): Navigation decision point.

The route from New Salem, ND to Jamestown, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from New Salem, ND to Jamestown, ND

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Jamestown, ND

Nearby Places

Babb's Coffee House

Udderly Caffeinated

Babb's Coffee House

Caribou Coffee

Caribou Coffee

Classic Rock Coffee and Kitchen

Coffee Cup Travel Plaza Steele - TA Express

Caribou Coffee

Marlin's Family Restaurant

India Clay Oven Bar and Grill

Udderly Caffeinated

The Metro Perk & Market

Plantation Coffee Bar

Daily Perks

Copper Dog Cafe

Buckin Bean Coffee

Cappuccino on Collins

Caffeine Prairie Coffee Shop

Shady's Restaurant & Lounge

North Dakota State Capitol

Sakakawea Statue

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

22 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 12m on the road

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