Origin
Munster, ND
Late night in Munster on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Munster, ND to Hamar, ND
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Munster, ND
Gu Bra
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Halfway reset
Meal breakThe 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 85 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
$7.30 one way
$14.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Hamar, ND
Late night in Hamar on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 10m 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.
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.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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