Galchutt to Hankinson is 28.3 miles and takes about 30m via I 29 and State Highway 11, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive stays within the Great Plains region of North Dakota. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a lot of fuss. Consider this route for a quick transit between these two points, especially if you're already on or near I 29.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 29
22.5 mi
21m
State Highway 11
2.8 mi
3m
71st Street Southeast
1.3 mi
1m
6th Street Southeast
0.7 mi
1m
172 1/2 Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
1m
Main Avenue South
0.3 mi
<1m
3rd Street Southeast
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 22.5 mi, about 21m
Traffic on I-29
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~260 veh/hr typical
· worst 350
Quietest
2 AM
~17 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 17 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galchutt, ND and Hankinson, ND.
1
Start on 172 1/2 Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi·1 min·172 1/2 Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto CR 8
1.3 mi·1 min·71st Street Southeast
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 29 South, US 81 South
4
Merge onto I 29; US 81
22 mi·21 min·I 29; US 81
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 8Toward ND 11: Hankinson, Fairmount
6
Turn right onto ND 11
2.8 mi·3 min·State Highway 11
7
Continue on ND 11
0.7 mi·1 min·6th Street Southeast
8
Turn right onto Main Avenue South
0.3 mi·39 sec·Main Avenue South
9
Turn right onto 3rd Street Southeast
82 ft·3 sec·3rd Street Southeast
10
Arrive at destination
3rd Street Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|CR 8 / 71st Street Southeast
Turn right onto CR 8 / 71st Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 29 South, US 81 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 29 South, US 81 South
6
24.2 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward ND 11: Hankinson, Fairmount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward ND 11: Hankinson, Fairmount
4
28.1 mi into trip|~30m in|Main Avenue South
Turn right onto Main Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
28.3 mi into trip|~30m in|3rd Street Southeast
Turn right onto 3rd Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.36 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg10 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$4.61
$9.23
premium
$4.72
$5.25
$10.51
diesel
$4.80
$5.34
$10.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 70% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
8.5
0
$2.97
$1.36
Efficient EV
7.1
0
$2.48
$1.13
EV Truck/SUV
11.3
0
$3.96
$1.81
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.
Forecast as of Jul 12, 2026
Origin
Galchutt, ND
Evening
in Galchutt on Saturday
Local time
8:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny
SSW 14 to 18 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 12 at 6:36AM CDT until July 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 12 at 6:11AM CDT until July 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Destination
Hankinson, ND
Evening
in Hankinson on Saturday
Local time
8:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny
SSW 16 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 12 at 6:36AM CDT until July 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 12 at 6:11AM CDT until July 14 at 1:00AM 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
30m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 89% of the route utilizing major roads like I 29 and State Highway 11. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.5 miles on I 29, offering a consistent pace. The journey transitions from the interstate to local roads like 71st Street Southeast as you approach your destination. Expect a straightforward driving experience with minimal complexity, typical of a highway-focused profile.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on I 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and State Highway 11. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 8 / 71st Street Southeast.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 8 / 71st Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,069 ft951 ft
Total Climb
123 ft
Total Descent
6 ft
Highest Point
1,069 ft
~28.3 mi in
Elevation Range
118 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 Galchutt, ND to Hankinson, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Fairmount along the way.
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on I 29. 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 (CR 8 / 71st Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.2 miles: 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 Hankinson, ND before heading back.
