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Trip from Divide, ND to Hamar, ND

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

54m

Distance

42.3 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
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.

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Downtown Divide, ND, ND

Divide, ND

Ali Ahmad DANESH

Downtown Hamar, ND, ND

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 6

5 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

$6.25 one way

$12.49 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $6.90 $13.79
premium $4.72 $7.85 $15.71
diesel $4.80 $7.99 $15.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 5, 2026

Origin

Divide, ND

Evening in Divide on Saturday

Local time

8:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 13 to 20 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 6:32PM CDT until July 5 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 6:29PM CDT until July 5 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Destination

Hamar, ND

Evening in Hamar on Saturday

Local time

8:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 14 to 18 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 6:32PM CDT until July 5 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 5 at 6:29PM CDT until July 5 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

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

1 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,607 ft 1,464 ft

Total Climb

40 ft

Total Descent

173 ft

Highest Point

1,607 ft

Elevation Range

143 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Hamar, ND

Full guide →

Founded 1885

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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