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Trip from Munster, ND to Hamar, ND

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

46.7 mi

75 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Munster, ND, ND

Munster, ND

Gu Bra

Downtown Hamar, ND, ND

Hamar, ND

Tima Miroshnichenko

Trip Overview

This 46.7-mile journey from Munster to Hamar, North Dakota, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. The route primarily utilizes State Highway 15 and State Highway 20, with a short segment on 19th Street Northeast, offering a straightforward drive through the Great Plains region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this is an economical option for exploring western North Dakota. You'll find this drive to be a highway-focused experience, well-suited for those who prefer covering ground efficiently without the need for overnight stays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 15 25.1 mi 29m
State Highway 20 9.7 mi 11m
19th Street Northeast 5.1 mi 12m
County Road 12 2.3 mi 5m
County Road 9 1.2 mi 3m
Central Avenue 1 mi 3m
Hamar Road 0.9 mi 2m
1st Street North 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 15 — 25.1 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Munster, ND and Hamar, ND.

1

Start on County Road 12

2.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 12
2

Turn left onto 19th Street Northeast

5.1 mi · 12 min · 19th Street Northeast
3

Continue on County Road 9

1.2 mi · 3 min · County Road 9
4

Turn right onto Central Avenue

1.0 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue
5

Turn left onto US 281; ND 15

0.5 mi · 50 sec · 1st Street North
6

Turn right onto ND 15

25 mi · 29 min · State Highway 15
7

At end of road, turn left onto ND 20; ND 15

9.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 20
8

Turn right onto 93rd Avenue Northeast

0.4 mi · 57 sec · 93rd Avenue Northeast
9

Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

0.5 mi · 1 min · 29th Street Northeast
10

Turn left onto Hamar Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hamar Road
11

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Fort Totten, ND, ND

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Totten, ND

23 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Divide, ND

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Halfway reset

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Munster, 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

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 45.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | 19th Street Northeast

Turn left onto 19th Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

4
8.6 mi into trip | ~20m in | Central Avenue

Turn right onto Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
10.1 mi into trip | ~25m in | ND 15 / State Highway 15

Turn right onto ND 15 / State Highway 15

Navigation decision point

4
35.2 mi into trip | ~54m in | ND 20; ND 15 / State Highway 20

At end of road, turn left onto ND 20; ND 15 / State Highway 20

Navigation decision point

4
45.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | 29th Street Northeast

Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.64 one way

$15.29 round trip

$4.16/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.63 $8.51 $17.01
premium $5.10 $9.38 $18.77
diesel $6.06 $11.14 $22.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14 0 $4.90 $2.24
Efficient EV 11.7 0 $4.09 $1.87
EV Truck/SUV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 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 14, 2026

Origin

Munster, ND

Late night in Munster on Monday

Local time

1:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

32°F

Areas Of Frost

WNW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 13 at 9:18PM CDT until October 14 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 13 at 6:22PM CDT until October 14 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Destination

Hamar, ND

Late night in Hamar on Monday

Local time

1:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

33°F

Patchy Frost

WNW 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 13 at 9:18PM CDT until October 14 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 13 at 6:22PM CDT until October 14 at 9:00AM 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

1 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 10m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for about 75% of this route, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained state highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.1 miles along State Highway 15, allowing for a good period of steady travel. While the data indicates a highway-focused profile, the transition between State Highway 15, State Highway 20, and 19th Street Northeast will provide some variation in the road's immediate surroundings as you progress. This drive is designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic detours.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on State Highway 15.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 15 and State Highway 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near 19th Street Northeast.

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 1h 10m 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 2.3 miles (19th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (ND 15 / State Highway 15): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,678 ft 1,467 ft

Total Climb

230 ft

Total Descent

309 ft

Highest Point

1,678 ft

~33.4 mi in

Elevation Range

211 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Munster, ND

Full guide →

Arriving in Hamar, ND

Full guide →

Founded 1885

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on State Highway 15. 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 2.3 miles (19th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (ND 15 / State Highway 15): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hamar, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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