Origin
Sheyenne, ND
Late night in Sheyenne on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheyenne, 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
58m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheyenne, ND
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Hamar, ND
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
This 26.5-mile drive from Sheyenne to Hamar, North Dakota, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 58 minutes. You'll primarily be navigating State Highway 20 and Hamar Road, with a portion on 29th Street Northeast. Given its short distance and manageable duration, this route is perfect as a single-day excursion, so no overnight stays are necessary. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4. Both your origin and destination are situated within the vast Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 29th Street Northeast | 18.9 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 20 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Hamar Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| County Highway 1 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Richter Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 87th Avenue Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
29th Street Northeast
— 18.9 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheyenne, ND and Hamar, ND.
1
Start on US 281
204 ft
·
8 sec
·
1st Street North
2
Turn left onto Richter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Richter Avenue
3
Continue on County Highway 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway 1
4
Continue on 29th Street Northeast
18 mi
·
43 min
·
29th Street Northeast
5
At end of road, turn left onto 87th Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
87th Avenue Northeast
6
Turn right onto ND 20
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 20
7
Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
29th Street Northeast
8
Turn left onto Hamar Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamar Road
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.7 — 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
|
Richter Avenue
Turn left onto Richter Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
19 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
87th Avenue Northeast
At end of road, turn left onto 87th Avenue Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
ND 20 / State Highway 20
Turn right onto ND 20 / State Highway 20
Navigation decision point
3
24.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
29th Street Northeast
Turn left onto 29th Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
3
25.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
Hamar Road
Turn left onto Hamar Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Hamar, ND
Late night in Hamar on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 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
19 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
58m 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 on this route, with only 23% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.9 miles along 29th Street Northeast. This suggests a driving experience characterized by frequent changes in direction and speed, rather than a steady cruise. As you transition from 29th Street Northeast to State Highway 20 and then to Hamar Road, the character of the drive will shift between more open stretches and more localized, potentially winding, sections.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on 29th Street Northeast.
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 early in the drive near Richter Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sheyenne, ND to Hamar, ND is easy. At 58m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Richter Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (87th Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (ND 20 / State Highway 20): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on 29th Street Northeast. 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 (Richter Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (87th Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (ND 20 / State Highway 20): 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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