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Trip from Stiles, ND to Barrie, ND

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

42.1 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

Downtown Stiles, ND, ND

Stiles, ND

Александр Ершков

Downtown Barrie, ND, ND

Barrie, ND

Ali Ahmad DANESH

Trip Overview

Stiles, ND to Barrie, ND is 42.1 miles and takes about 56 minutes via State Highway 18, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey with minimal fuss. Expect a drive that's almost entirely highway, making it a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B. It's a simple route, ideal for when you need to cover a modest distance without a lot of planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 18 34.1 mi 39m
State Highway 11 4.8 mi 5m
58th Street Southeast 0.9 mi 3m
7th Street 0.8 mi 2m
160th Avenue Southeast 0.6 mi 2m
Wiley Avenue South 0.5 mi 1m
2nd Street Northwest 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 18 — 34.1 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stiles, ND and Barrie, ND.

1

Start on 160th Avenue Southeast

0.6 mi · 2 min · 160th Avenue Southeast
2

Turn right onto ND 11

4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 11
3

Continue on ND 11; ND 18

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wiley Avenue South
4

Turn left onto ND 11; ND 18

0.2 mi · 39 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
5

Turn right onto ND 18

13 mi · 15 min · State Highway 18
6

Continue on ND 18

0.8 mi · 2 min · 7th Street
7

Continue on ND 18

21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 18
8

Turn right onto 58th Street Southeast

0.9 mi · 3 min · 58th Street Southeast
9

Arrive at destination

58th Street Southeast

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Lidgerwood, ND, ND

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lidgerwood, ND

21 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

Walcott, ND

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lidgerwood, ND

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21 miles from Stiles, 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

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | ND 11 / State Highway 11

Turn right onto ND 11 / State Highway 11

Navigation decision point

3
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | ND 11; ND 18 / 2nd Street Northwest

Turn left onto ND 11; ND 18 / 2nd Street Northwest

Navigation decision point

3
6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | ND 18 / State Highway 18

Turn right onto ND 18 / State Highway 18

Navigation decision point

4
41.1 mi into trip | ~52m in | 58th Street Southeast

Turn right onto 58th Street Southeast

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.58 one way

$13.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.23 $14.45
premium $4.89 $8.10 $16.20
diesel $5.61 $9.30 $18.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68
EV Truck/SUV 16.8 0 $5.89 $2.69

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Stiles, ND

Late night in Stiles on Tuesday

Local time

3:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barrie, ND

Late night in Barrie on Tuesday

Local time

3:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°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

56m 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?

This route is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of your travel occurring on major roadways. You'll primarily be on State Highway 18, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 34.1 miles. The journey transitions to State Highway 11 and then briefly to 58th Street Southeast, maintaining a consistent highway feel throughout. Expect smooth sailing for the majority of the trip, with few deviations from high-speed travel.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.1 mi on State Highway 18.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 18 and State Highway 11. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near ND 11 / State Highway 11.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Stiles, ND to Barrie, ND is easy. At 56m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (ND 11 / State Highway 11): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (ND 11; ND 18 / 2nd Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (ND 18 / State Highway 18): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.1 miles on State Highway 18. 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 0.6 miles (ND 11 / State Highway 11): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (ND 11; ND 18 / 2nd Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (ND 18 / State Highway 18): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barrie, 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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