Origin
Divide, ND
Late night in Divide on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Divide, ND to Hamar, ND
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
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.
Divide, ND
Ali Ahmad DANESH
Hamar, ND
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
This 42.3-mile drive from Divide to Hamar, North Dakota, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 54 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. Primarily utilizing State Highway 15, State Highway 20, and US 281, this route is almost entirely on highways, offering a direct path through the Great Plains region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it's an economical trip. You won't encounter any designated stops along the way, so plan accordingly, but the short duration means you can be flexible with your timing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 15 | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 20 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| US 281 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Hamar Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 29th Street Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 93rd Avenue Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 68th Avenue Northeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 15
— 25.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Divide, ND and Hamar, ND.
1
Start on 68th Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
68th Avenue Northeast
2
Turn right onto US 281
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 281
3
Turn left onto ND 15
25 mi
·
29 min
·
State Highway 15
4
At end of road, turn left onto ND 20; ND 15
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 20
5
Turn right onto 93rd Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
93rd Avenue Northeast
6
Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
29th Street Northeast
7
Turn left onto Hamar Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamar Road
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 281
Turn right onto US 281
Navigation decision point
3
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
ND 15 / State Highway 15
Turn left onto ND 15 / State Highway 15
Navigation decision point
4
30.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
ND 20; ND 15 / State Highway 20
At end of road, turn left onto ND 20; ND 15 / State Highway 20
Navigation decision point
3
40.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
93rd Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto 93rd Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
40.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
29th Street Northeast
Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.61 one way
$13.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Hamar, ND
Late night in Hamar on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this North Dakota drive, with 95% of the journey taking place on well-maintained roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.1 miles along State Highway 15. This route offers a consistent driving pace, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. As you travel, the landscape will likely remain characteristic of the Great Plains, providing an open and expansive feel throughout the 54-minute trip.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on State Highway 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 15 and State Highway 20. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 281.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Divide, ND to Hamar, ND is easy. At 54m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 281): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (ND 15 / State Highway 15): Navigation decision point; at 30.8 miles (ND 20; ND 15 / State Highway 20): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 42.3 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 (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on State Highway 15. 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 0.3 miles (US 281): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (ND 15 / State Highway 15): Navigation decision point; at 30.8 miles (ND 20; ND 15 / State Highway 20): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hamar, 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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