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Trip from Denhoff, ND to Pickardville, ND

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

22m

Distance

16 mi

26 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m

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

Downtown Denhoff, ND, ND

Denhoff, ND

Ilkauri Scheer

Downtown Pickardville, ND, ND

Pickardville, ND

Efrem Efre

Trip Overview

Denhoff to Pickardville is 16 miles and takes about 22 minutes via State Highway 200, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of North Dakota, offering a straightforward journey. It's primarily a highway-focused experience, meaning you'll likely spend most of your time on well-maintained state roads. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick transfer or an addition to a larger trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 200 14.5 mi 17m
Main Street 0.7 mi 2m
Avenue A East 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: State Highway 200 — 14.5 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denhoff, ND and Pickardville, ND.

1

Start on Main Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto ND 200

8.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 200
3

Continue on ND 200

0.7 mi · 2 min · Avenue A East
4

Continue on ND 200

6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 200
5

Turn right

392 ft · 17 sec
6

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | ND 200 / State Highway 200

At end of road, turn left onto ND 200 / State Highway 200

Navigation decision point

4
16 mi into trip | ~22m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.50 one way

$5.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.75 $5.49
premium $4.89 $3.08 $6.16
diesel $5.61 $3.53 $7.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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

Denhoff, ND

Late night in Denhoff on Tuesday

Local time

5:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pickardville, ND

Late night in Pickardville on Tuesday

Local time

5:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

22m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey utilizing main roads like State Highway 200. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 14.5 miles on State Highway 200, offering a consistent pace. The character is largely characterized by this state highway, suggesting a smooth, open-road feel for most of the 16 miles. As you approach Pickardville, the route transitions to local streets like Main Street and Avenue A East, marking the end of the highway segment.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on State Highway 200.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 200 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near ND 200 / State Highway 200.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Denhoff, ND to Pickardville, ND is easy. At 22m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (ND 200 / State Highway 200): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles: Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on State Highway 200. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ND can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (ND 200 / State Highway 200): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pickardville, ND before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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