Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
58.1 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Earth, ND
Onur Polat
Parshall, ND
Ilkauri Scheer
White Earth to Parshall is 58.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via State Highway 8 and US 2, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Dakota's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive with minimal fuss. You'll be spending most of your time on well-maintained highways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this if you need an efficient way to cover this distance.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 8 | 23.5 mi | 34m |
| US 2 | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 23 | 10 mi | 11m |
| 99th Avenue Northwest | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| 99th Drive | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 37 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| McTavish Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between White Earth, ND and Parshall, ND.
Start on 1st Street
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Continue on McTavish Avenue
Continue on 99th Avenue Northwest
Turn straight onto 99th Drive
Turn left onto US 2
Turn right onto ND 8
Enter roundabout onto ND 23; ND 1804
Continue on ND 23; ND 1804
Turn right onto ND 37; ND 1804
Turn right onto 7th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Main Street South
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from White Earth, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 58 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto ND 8 / State Highway 8
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto ND 23; ND 1804 / State Highway 23
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto ND 37; ND 1804 / State Highway 37
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.66 one way
$19.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| premium | $5.18 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in White Earth on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Parshall on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
80°F
Stanley, ND
29 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 90% of the 58.1 miles on major roads. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 23.5 miles on State Highway 8 before transitioning to US 2 and State Highway 23. Expect a consistent cruising experience with minimal interruptions, as the road profile is mostly highway. The majority of the drive will be on well-paved surfaces.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 8 and US 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m 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 0.1 miles (2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (ND 8 / State Highway 8): Navigation decision point; at 46.1 miles (ND 23; ND 1804 / State Highway 23): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
490 ft
Total Descent
648 ft
Highest Point
2,369 ft
~37.4 mi in
Elevation Range
498 ft
Founded 1888
Founded 1914
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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