This straightforward 59.8-mile drive from Foxholm to Makoti in North Dakota can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 13 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on US Highway 83 and US 52, with a portion on 247th Avenue Southwest, covering a 58% highway share. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, reflecting a relatively budget-friendly journey. This route offers a mixed drive experience through the expansive Great Plains region, ideal for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay. Plan your departure to maximize daylight, as there are no designated stops on this particular path.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
247th Avenue Southwest
23 mi
26m
US 52
18 mi
22m
US Highway 83
14.8 mi
16m
State Highway 23
1.2 mi
1m
338th Street Southwest
1 mi
2m
South Broadway
0.8 mi
1m
US 83 Byp
0.4 mi
<1m
3rd Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
247th Avenue Southwest
— 23 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foxholm, ND and Makoti, ND.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi·26 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto US 52
18 mi·22 min·US 52
3
Take the exit onto US 83 Byp
0.3 mi·42 sec·US 83 Byp
Toward US 83: Air Base, Bismarck
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83 Byp
181 ft·4 sec·US 83 Byp
5
Merge onto US 83
0.8 mi·1 min·South Broadway
6
Continue on US 83
0.1 mi·13 sec·US-83 S
7
Continue on US 83
15 mi·16 min·US Highway 83
8
Turn right onto ND 23
9.9 mi·11 min·247th Avenue Southwest
9
Continue on ND 23
1.2 mi·1 min·State Highway 23
10
Continue on ND 23
13 mi·14 min·247th Avenue Southwest
11
Turn left onto 338th Street Southwest
1.0 mi·2 min·338th Street Southwest
12
Continue on Ward Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Ward Street
13
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
0.1 mi·35 sec·3rd Avenue
14
Turn right onto Main Street
242 ft·6 sec·Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Foxholm, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 59.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 52
Turn left onto US 52
Navigation decision point
5
18.2 mi into trip|~22m 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
4
18.5 mi into trip|~23m in|US 83 Byp
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83 Byp
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
59.6 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|3rd Avenue
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
59.7 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.83 one way
$17.66 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$9.75
$19.50
premium
$4.72
$11.10
$22.21
diesel
$4.80
$11.29
$22.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.9
0
$6.28
$2.87
Efficient EV
15
0
$5.23
$2.39
EV Truck/SUV
23.9
0
$8.37
$3.83
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 11, 2026
Origin
Foxholm, ND
Evening
in Foxholm on Saturday
Local time
8:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
99°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
S 6 to 9 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 11 at 6:41AM CDT until July 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 2:05AM CDT until July 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Destination
Makoti, ND
Evening
in Makoti on Saturday
Local time
8:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
99°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
S 9 to 13 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 11 at 6:41AM CDT until July 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 2:05AM CDT until July 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 13m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this 59.8-mile journey through North Dakota's Great Plains. With 58% of the route on highways, you'll encounter some faster-paced travel, but the inclusion of 247th Avenue Southwest adds a different character. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 23 miles on this local road, which might offer a more varied driving feel compared to the main highways. This blend means you get a taste of both efficient travel and potentially more open, less-trafficked segments as you transition between US 52, US Highway 83, and the avenue.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 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 around 0.1 miles in near US 52.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (US 83 Byp): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles (US 83 Byp): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,161 ft1,583 ft
Total Climb
613 ft
Total Descent
188 ft
Highest Point
2,161 ft
~34.1 mi in
Elevation Range
578 ft
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 Foxholm, ND to Makoti, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Bismarck along the way.
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on 247th Avenue Southwest. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.1 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (US 83 Byp): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles (US 83 Byp): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Makoti, ND before heading back.
