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Trip from Stiles, ND to Christine, ND

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

54m

Distance

49.1 mi

79 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

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

Downtown Stiles, ND, ND

Stiles, ND

Александр Ершков

Downtown Christine, ND, ND

Christine, ND

Nothing Ahead

Trip Overview

The drive from Stiles, ND to Christine, ND covers 49.1 miles and takes about 54m 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, 6th Street Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.6 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 54m highway drive covering 49.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and State Highway 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.6 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 10 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 35.6 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 0.6 miles in near ND 11 / State Highway 11.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Stiles, ND to Christine, ND is easy. At 54m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (ND 11 / State Highway 11): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles (I 29; US 81): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | ND 11 / State Highway 11

Turn left onto ND 11 / State Highway 11

Navigation decision point

6
12 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the ramp toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Fargo

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Fargo
3
12.3 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 29; US 81

Merge onto I 29; US 81

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
47.9 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward Christine

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 44 Toward Christine
4
49.1 mi into trip | ~54m in | 173rd Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto 173rd Avenue Southeast

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 29 35.6 mi 33m
State Highway 11 10.3 mi 12m
6th Street Southwest 1.1 mi 2m
58th Street Southeast 0.9 mi 2m
160th Avenue Southeast 0.6 mi 2m
173rd Avenue Southeast <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 29 — 35.6 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stiles, ND and Christine, ND.

1

Start on 160th Avenue Southeast

0.6 mi · 2 min · 160th Avenue Southeast
2

Turn left onto ND 11

7.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 11
3

Continue on ND 11

1.1 mi · 2 min · 6th Street Southwest
4

Continue on ND 11; CR 1

3.0 mi · 3 min · State Highway 11
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Fargo
6

Merge onto I 29; US 81

36 mi · 33 min · I 29; US 81
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 44 Toward Christine
8

Turn right onto CR 2N

0.9 mi · 2 min · 58th Street Southeast
9

Turn left onto 173rd Avenue Southeast

398 ft · 17 sec · 173rd Avenue Southeast
10

Arrive at destination

173rd Avenue Southeast

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.6 mi from Stiles, ND · 29m into the drive

Downtown Hankinson, ND, ND

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hankinson, ND

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

Hankinson, ND

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dwight, ND

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Stiles, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Christine, ND

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Christine, 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

$7.68 one way

$15.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.43 $16.86
premium $4.89 $9.45 $18.90
diesel $5.61 $10.84 $21.68

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 14.7 0 $5.16 $2.36
Efficient EV 12.3 0 $4.30 $1.96
EV Truck/SUV 19.6 0 $6.87 $3.14

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Stiles, ND

Morning in Stiles on Friday

Local time

6:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Christine, ND

Morning in Christine on Friday

Local time

6:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°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

3 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

54m 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 Stiles, ND to Christine, ND covers 49.1 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 29, State Highway 11, 6th Street Southwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 24.6 miles from Stiles, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.68 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 Stiles, ND to Christine, ND is easy. At 54m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (ND 11 / State Highway 11): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles (I 29; US 81): Merge point - match speed before joining.

The route from Stiles, ND to Christine, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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