Origin
Des Lacs, ND
Evening in Des Lacs on Saturday
Local time
8:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
25°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Des Lacs, ND to Makoti, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
55 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Des Lacs, ND
Arndt-Peter Bergfeld
Makoti, ND
Frank Chamba
Trip Overview
This 55-mile drive from Des Lacs to Makoti, North Dakota, is a straightforward 1-hour and 10-minute journey that fits perfectly as a day trip. You'll primarily travel on 247th Avenue Southwest and US Highway 83. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, making it an economical option. Both your starting and ending points are within the Great Plains region, suggesting a consistent landscape. This trip offers a simple, uncomplicated travel experience for those looking to navigate between these two North Dakota towns efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 247th Avenue Southwest | 23 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 83 | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| 19th Avenue Northwest | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| US 2 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 23 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 338th Street Southwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Broadway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
247th Avenue Southwest
— 23 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Lacs, ND and Makoti, ND.
1
Start on Main Street
229 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue South
3
At end of road, turn right onto 170th Street Northwest
524 ft
·
18 sec
·
170th Street Northwest
4
Turn left onto 19th Avenue Northwest
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
19th Avenue Northwest
5
Turn right onto US 2; US 52
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 2; US 52
6
Take the exit onto US 83 Byp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 83 Byp
Toward US 83: Air Base, Bismarck
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83 Byp
181 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 83 Byp
8
Merge onto US 83
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
9
Continue on US 83
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US-83 S
10
Continue on US 83
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 83
11
Turn right onto ND 23
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
247th Avenue Southwest
12
Continue on ND 23
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 23
13
Continue on ND 23
13 mi
·
14 min
·
247th Avenue Southwest
14
Turn left onto 338th Street Southwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
338th Street Southwest
15
Continue on Ward Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ward Street
16
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
3rd Avenue
17
Turn right onto Main Street
242 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Avenue South
Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
170th Street Northwest
At end of road, turn right onto 170th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 83 Byp
Take the exit onto US 83 Byp toward US 83: Air Base, Bismarck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 83: Air Base, Bismarck
5
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.60 one way
$17.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.58 | $21.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Makoti, ND
Evening in Makoti on Saturday
Local time
8:28 PM
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
20 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
1h 10m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 40% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23 miles along 247th Avenue Southwest. As you transition between 247th Avenue Southwest, US Highway 83, and 19th Avenue Northwest, the road character will vary, offering a blend of potentially faster highway travel and quieter local road segments. This drive is unlikely to feel monotonous, providing a varied driving experience without being overly demanding.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on 247th Avenue Southwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Avenue South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m 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: near the start (1st Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (170th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (US 83 Byp): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Des Lacs, ND to Makoti, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Bismarck along the way.
Bismarck
13.4 mi in
|
~19m
|
via US 83 Byp
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on 247th Avenue Southwest. 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: near the start (1st Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (170th Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (US 83 Byp): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Makoti, 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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