Manning to Dodge is 37.1 miles and takes about 47 minutes via State Highway 200, State Highway 22, and State Highway 8, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive keeps you within the vast Great Plains region of North Dakota. It's a convenient connection between two small communities, perfect for a quick transit or a brief exploration of rural North Dakota. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route offers a lot of flexibility for your schedule. You'll be on well-maintained highways for the entire trip, making for an easy journey.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 200
26.3 mi
31m
ND 22
8.9 mi
13m
State Highway 8
1.9 mi
2m
Owen Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
2nd Avenue South
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 200
— 26.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manning, ND and Dodge, ND.
1
Start on Owen Street
116 ft·7 sec·Owen Street
2
Turn right onto ND 22
8.9 mi·13 min·ND 22
3
Enter roundabout onto ND 200
36 ft·0 sec·State Highway 200
4
Continue on ND 200
20 mi·23 min·State Highway 200
5
Continue on ND 8; ND 200
1.9 mi·2 min·State Highway 8
6
Turn straight onto ND 200
6.2 mi·7 min·State Highway 200
7
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
28 ft·1 sec·2nd Avenue South
8
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue South
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Manning, 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
3 of 3
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.1 — 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|ND 22
Turn right onto ND 22
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip|~13m in|ND 200 / State Highway 200
Enter roundabout onto ND 200 / State Highway 200
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
37.1 mi into trip|~47m in|2nd Avenue South
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.19 one way
$12.38 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$6.73
$13.45
premium
$5.26
$7.68
$15.36
diesel
$6.18
$9.03
$18.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.1
0
$3.90
$1.78
Efficient EV
9.3
0
$3.25
$1.48
EV Truck/SUV
14.8
0
$5.19
$2.37
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Oct 15, 2026
Origin
Manning, ND
Afternoon
in Manning on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 2 to 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 9:15PM CDT until October 16 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 6:29PM CDT until October 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Destination
Dodge, ND
Afternoon
in Dodge on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 5 to 12 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 9:15PM CDT until October 16 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 6:29PM CDT until October 16 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
3 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
47m 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 is a 100% highway-focused drive, meaning you'll be on paved roads for the entire 37.1 miles. The journey begins on State Highway 200, where you'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.3 miles. Following this, you'll transition to ND 22 and then State Highway 8, offering a consistent driving experience. Expect smooth pavement and open vistas typical of highway travel in the Great Plains. The road character remains largely the same throughout, emphasizing efficiency and direct travel between your start and endpoints.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.3 mi on State Highway 200.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 200 and ND 22. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ND 22.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Manning, ND to Dodge, ND is easy. At 47m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ND 22): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (ND 200 / State Highway 200): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 37.1 miles (2nd Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,295 ft1,999 ft
Total Climb
198 ft
Total Descent
419 ft
Highest Point
2,295 ft
~2.6 mi in
Elevation Range
296 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Lake Ilo - ND GFD
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
16min in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Dunn Center, ND
Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
16min in
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lynch Knife River Flint Quarry
Mine
Around the midpoint, short detour
21min in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Lake Ilo - ND GFD
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
16min in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Dunn Center, ND
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
The longest stretch is about 26.3 miles on State Highway 200. 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 (ND 22): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (ND 200 / State Highway 200): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 37.1 miles (2nd Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dodge, ND before heading back.
