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Distance from Shelly to Thompson

Driving Distance
37.2 mi 59.8 km
Flying Distance
25.6 mi 41.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Shelly, Minnesota to Thompson, North Dakota is 37.2 mi (59.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 25.6 mi (41.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 39 minutes

Traveling highway, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 56 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Shelly
State/Province Minnesota
Country US
Latitude 47.458644
Longitude -96.819568
GPS 47.458644° N, 96.819568° W
Local Time 8:53 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Thompson
Place Thompson
State/Province North Dakota
Country US
Latitude 47.77359
Longitude -97.109805
GPS 47.77359° N, 97.109805° W
Local Time 8:53 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Shelly, Minnesota to Thompson, North Dakota covers 37.2 mi (59.8 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, moderate route typically takes 39 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (33.6-37.2 miles / 54-60 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 56 mph (90 km/h).

Available Routes

I-29 N
37.2 mi 39 minutes
Shortest
US-75 N/King of Trails, 13th St NE and I-29 N
36.7 mi 39 minutes
US-75 N/King of Trails and MN-220 N
33.6 mi 37 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.