If you are planning to travel from Jamestown to Horace, expect a straightforward 95.5-mile journey across the Great Plains. This drive takes approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You should budget about $15 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this route involves primarily local roads rather than major interstates, utilizing paths like 10th Street Southeast, 12th Avenue, and the Business Loop East. Because the trip is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily complete the transit in one morning or afternoon session.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.8 miles from Jamestown, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
86 mi
1h 22m
CR 17
3.2 mi
5m
Sheyenne Street
3.1 mi
5m
1st Avenue North
0.9 mi
1m
Business Loop East
0.6 mi
<1m
10th Street Southeast
0.6 mi
<1m
12th Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Center Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 86 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, ND and Horace, ND.
1
Start on US 52; US 281
0.9 mi·1 min·1st Avenue North
2
Turn slight right onto 10th Street Southeast
0.6 mi·57 sec·10th Street Southeast
3
Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
0.3 mi·23 sec·12th Avenue
4
Continue on Business Loop East
0.6 mi·57 sec·Business Loop East
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto I 94; US 52
86 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 94; US 52
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward Sheyenne Street
8
Keep slight right at fork
316 ft·8 sec
Toward Sheyenne Street
9
Turn right onto Sheyenne Street
3.1 mi·5 min·Sheyenne Street
10
Enter roundabout onto CR 17; CR 6
137 ft·3 sec·CR 17; CR 6
11
Continue on CR 17; CR 6
1.0 mi·1 min·CR 17; CR 6
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 17; CR 6
141 ft·3 sec·CR 17; CR 6
13
Continue on CR 17; CR 6
1.0 mi·1 min·CR 17; CR 6
14
Enter roundabout onto CR 17
144 ft·3 sec·CR 17
15
Continue on CR 17
1.1 mi·2 min·CR 17
16
Turn left onto Center Avenue
40 ft·1 sec·Center Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Center Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact drive with no scheduled stops, you have the advantage of total departure flexibility. Plan to fuel up before you head out to cover your $15 estimated cost, as you won't be relying on major highway service centers along the way. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like the Business Loop East, keep a close eye on your GPS to navigate the frequent turns effectively. If you are sensitive to stop-and-go driving, consider leaving during off-peak hours to ensure a smoother transit through local intersections. This route's simplicity is its greatest asset, so keep your itinerary light and enjoy the ease of a quick trip across the region.
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 47.8 miles from Jamestown, ND, or about 47m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.8 miles or 47m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Horace, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jamestown, ND so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jamestown, ND
This is one driving day of about 95.5 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Jamestown, 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 88.9 and 94.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
88.9 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Sheyenne Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Sheyenne Street
6
89.2 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Sheyenne Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Sheyenne Street
4
92.4 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|CR 17; CR 6
Enter roundabout onto CR 17; CR 6
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
93.4 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|CR 17; CR 6
Enter roundabout onto CR 17; CR 6
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
94.4 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|CR 17
Enter roundabout onto CR 17
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.93 one way
$29.86 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.39
$32.79
premium
$4.89
$18.38
$36.76
diesel
$5.61
$21.09
$42.17
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: 33.4 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
28.7
0
$10.03
$4.58
Efficient EV
23.9
0
$8.36
$3.82
EV Truck/SUV
38.2
0
$13.37
$6.11
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
Jamestown, ND
Evening
in Jamestown on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Horace, ND
Evening
in Horace on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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 cooler 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that feels quite different from a standard interstate cruise. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, you will spend the entire time navigating local thoroughfares rather than high-speed lanes. The road's personality is defined by these constant adjustments and turns, requiring your full attention as you transition between street segments. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience compared to a monotonous highway trek. The character of the path remains consistent throughout the 95.5-mile duration, keeping you focused on the local road network.
93% 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and CR 17. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 88.9 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 38m 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 88.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 89.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 92.4 miles (CR 17; CR 6): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,482 ft903 ft
Total Climb
362 ft
Total Descent
854 ft
Highest Point
1,482 ft
~6.8 mi in
Elevation Range
579 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 95.5 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: at 88.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 89.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 92.4 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 Horace, ND before heading back.
