Origin
Fried, ND
Late night in Fried on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fried, ND to Ypsilanti, 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
50m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fried, ND
Ilkauri Scheer
Ypsilanti, ND
Efrem Efre
Trip Overview
Fried, ND to Ypsilanti, ND is 27.5 miles and takes about 50m via US 52, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey between two North Dakota points. You'll spend a good portion of this trip on US 52, which makes up a significant part of the travel. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick trip where you want to maximize your time at your destination rather than on the road. Plan for a simple, efficient transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 20 | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| 43rd Street Southeast | 6.9 mi | 16m |
| 26th Street Southeast | 1 mi | 3m |
| 1st Avenue North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 87th Avenue Southeast | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| 5th Avenue Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 13th Street Northeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 7.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fried, ND and Ypsilanti, ND.
1
Start on 87th Avenue Southeast
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
87th Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto 26th Street Southeast
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
26th Street Southeast
3
Turn left onto ND 20
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 20
4
Continue on ND 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
12th Avenue Northeast
5
Turn right onto ND 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
13th Street Northeast
6
Continue on ND 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Avenue Northeast
7
Turn right onto ND 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street Northeast
8
Turn left onto US 52; US 281
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue North
9
Turn straight onto US 52; US 281
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
US 52; US 281
10
Turn left onto 43rd Street Southeast
6.9 mi
·
16 min
·
43rd Street Southeast
11
Continue on this road
473 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
12
Continue on 90th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
90th Avenue Southeast
13
Continue on Jefferson Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Jefferson Avenue North
14
Turn left onto 2nd Street South
404 ft
·
19 sec
·
2nd Street South
15
Turn right onto Lloyd Avenue South
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lloyd Avenue South
16
Arrive at destination
Lloyd Avenue South
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
26th Street Southeast
Turn right onto 26th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
ND 20 / State Highway 20
Turn left onto ND 20 / State Highway 20
Navigation decision point
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 52; US 281 / 1st Avenue North
Turn left onto US 52; US 281 / 1st Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
27.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
2nd Street South
Turn left onto 2nd Street South
Navigation decision point
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Lloyd Avenue South
Turn right onto Lloyd Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Ypsilanti, ND
Late night in Ypsilanti on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
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
50m 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 drive is a mixed bag, with 57% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 52, State Highway 20, and 43rd Street Southeast. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 7.8 miles on US 52, providing a taste of open road driving. The profile suggests a "mixed drive," meaning you'll transition between different types of roads, so be prepared for some variety in the driving experience. It's not a constant highway slog, nor is it exclusively backroads.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.6 miles in near 26th Street Southeast.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (26th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (ND 20 / State Highway 20): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (US 52; US 281 / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on US 52. 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 0.6 miles (26th Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (ND 20 / State Highway 20): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (US 52; US 281 / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ypsilanti, 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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