Forest Lake to Jamestown, North Dakota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Forest Lake from Jamestown, North Dakota?

The distance from Forest Lake to Jamestown, North Dakota is 296.4 miles (477 km) as the crow flies. Jamestown, North Dakota is located WNW of Forest Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370.5 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Forest Lake in Minnesota and Jamestown, North Dakota in North Dakota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Forest Lake and Jamestown, North Dakota. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.