Origin
Sawyer, ND
Night in Sawyer on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sawyer, ND to Makoti, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 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 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sawyer, ND
Александр Ершков
Makoti, ND
Frank Chamba
Trip Overview
This 45.3-mile drive from Sawyer to Makoti, North Dakota, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on local roads, with US Highway 83 offering a brief highway segment. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7, which is quite economical. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, there's no need to split this into an overnight trip; you can depart whenever suits you best. Both Sawyer and Makoti are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 247th Avenue Southwest | 23 mi | 26m |
| 135th Avenue Southeast | 9.1 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 83 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| US-52 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 23 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| 338th Street Southwest | 1 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
247th Avenue Southwest
— 23 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sawyer, ND and Makoti, ND.
1
Start on 1st Street West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street West
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 52
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US-52
3
Turn left onto 135th Avenue Southeast
9.1 mi
·
22 min
·
135th Avenue Southeast
4
Turn left onto US 83
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 83
5
Turn right onto ND 23
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
247th Avenue Southwest
6
Continue on ND 23
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 23
7
Continue on ND 23
13 mi
·
14 min
·
247th Avenue Southwest
8
Turn left onto 338th Street Southwest
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
338th Street Southwest
9
Continue on Ward Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ward Street
10
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
3rd Avenue
11
Turn right onto Main Street
242 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Sawyer, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 45.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 52 / US-52
At end of road, turn right onto US 52 / US-52
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
ND 23 / 247th Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto ND 23 / 247th Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
44 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
338th Street Southwest
Turn left onto 338th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 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 | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
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
Makoti, ND
Night in Makoti on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
2 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 6m 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 turn-heavy local drive for most of this 45.3-mile journey, with only about 24% of your travel on highways like US Highway 83. The majority of your time will be spent navigating 247th Avenue Southwest and 135th Avenue Southeast. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 23 miles on 247th Avenue Southwest, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The road's character is defined by frequent turns and transitions, requiring your attention as you move between different local routes.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on 247th Avenue Southwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 52 / US-52.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sawyer, ND to Makoti, ND is easy. At 1h 6m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 52 / US-52): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (ND 23 / 247th Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (338th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on 247th Avenue Southwest. 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 0.9 miles (US 52 / US-52): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (ND 23 / 247th Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 44 miles (338th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Makoti, 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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