If you are planning to travel from Horace to Jamestown, you are looking at a straightforward 96.5-mile journey across the North Dakota Great Plains. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 31 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate using a combination of Main Street, Sheyenne Street South, and local routes rather than relying on major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, the drive is quite budget-friendly for a quick regional excursion. Since the entire trip takes place within the Great Plains, you can anticipate consistent terrain throughout the hour-and-a-half drive. It is a practical, no-fuss route that fits easily into a weekend schedule without requiring an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.7 miles from Horace, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
86 mi
1h 22m
Sheyenne Street South
3.2 mi
5m
CR 17
2 mi
3m
Main Street
1.1 mi
1m
1st Avenue South
0.8 mi
1m
10th Street Southeast
0.7 mi
1m
Business Loop East
0.6 mi
<1m
12th Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 86 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horace, ND and Jamestown, ND.
1
Start on Center Avenue
40 ft·4 sec·Center Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 17
1.1 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto CR 17; CR 6
138 ft·2 sec·CR 17; CR 6
4
Continue on CR 17; CR 6
1.0 mi·1 min·CR 17; CR 6
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 17; CR 6
122 ft·2 sec·CR 17; CR 6
6
Continue on CR 17; CR 6
1.0 mi·1 min·CR 17; CR 6
7
Enter roundabout onto Sheyenne Street South
122 ft·2 sec·Sheyenne Street South
8
Continue on Sheyenne Street South
3.1 mi·5 min·Sheyenne Street South
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I-94 West
10
Merge onto I 94; US 52
86 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 94; US 52
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward Jamestown
12
Turn left onto Business Loop East
0.6 mi·57 sec·Business Loop East
13
Continue on 12th Avenue
0.2 mi·17 sec·12th Avenue
14
Continue on 12th Avenue
420 ft·6 sec·12th Avenue
15
Continue on 10th Street Southeast
0.7 mi·1 min·10th Street Southeast
16
Turn right onto US 52; US 281
0.8 mi·1 min·1st Avenue South
17
Arrive at destination
US 52; US 281
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 1 hour and 31 minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily manage the entire 96.5-mile distance in one go without needing to plan for formal stops, though you should keep your $15 fuel budget in mind before you head out. Since you will be navigating local roads like Main Street and Sheyenne Street South, keep an eye on your navigation to ensure you catch every turn. The biggest advantage of this route is its simplicity, so use the extra time you save to enjoy a relaxed departure. If you prefer quieter traffic, aim to head out mid-morning to navigate the local segments with ease.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.7 miles from Horace, ND, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.7 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamestown, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Horace, ND so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Horace, ND
This is one driving day of about 95.3 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Horace, ND.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 86 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 92.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 17 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 17 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|CR 17; CR 6
Enter roundabout onto CR 17; CR 6
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.1 mi into trip|~3m in|CR 17; CR 6
Enter roundabout onto CR 17; CR 6
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.1 mi into trip|~5m in|Sheyenne Street South
Enter roundabout onto Sheyenne Street South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
92.7 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward Jamestown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Jamestown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.90 one way
$29.80 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.36
$32.72
premium
$4.89
$18.34
$36.68
diesel
$5.61
$21.04
$42.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.6
0
$10.01
$4.57
Efficient EV
23.8
0
$8.34
$3.81
EV Truck/SUV
38.1
0
$13.34
$6.10
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Horace, ND
Evening
in Horace on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jamestown, ND
Evening
in Jamestown on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 38m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local route rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more involved driving experience as you navigate through local roads and town streets. You won't find long, monotonous highway stretches here, which keeps the engagement level high as you transition from Horace toward Jamestown. The personality of the road is defined by its local character, requiring your full attention on various turns and intersections. Expect a steady, hands-on pace that contrasts with the typical cruise-control experience found on major freeways.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Sheyenne Street South. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 17 / Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Horace, ND to Jamestown, ND is easy. At 1h 38m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 17; CR 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (CR 17; CR 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 95.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 86 miles on I 94. 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: near the start (CR 17 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 17; CR 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (CR 17; CR 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jamestown, ND before heading back.
