Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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| 0.0 0.0 |
Welcome to North Dakota. |
North Dakota / Montana state line |
| 0.0 0.0 |
View from highway |
Traveling east East. |
| 2.4 3.9 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #5 |
Access to communities of Buford, North Dakota and Fort Union, North Dakota - South of highway. South access to Fort Union National Historic Site & Fort Buford North Dakota Historic Site. At Fort Union,tour the partially reconstructed fort and walk where many famous folk from several countries and cultures walked, folk such as Kenneth McKenzie, Alexander & Natawista Culbertson, Father Pierre DeSmet, Sitting Bull, Karl Bodmer, and Jim Bridger. From 1828 to 1867, the Fort Union Trading Post was a major fur trading post on the upper Missouri. Here, Indian tribes like the Crow, Blackfeet, Hidatsa, Assiniboine, Ojibway, Cree, and others exchanged buffalo robes and other fur for cloth, beads, blankets, cookware, guns, and knives. Fort Buford, located near present-day Williston, was one of a number of military posts established to protect overland and river routes used by immigrants settling the West. While it served an essential role as the sentinel on the northern plains for twenty-nine years, it is probably best remembered as the place where the famous Hunkpapa Sioux leader, Sitting Bull, surrendered in 1881.
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| 4.4 7.1 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #5 |
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| 5.5 8.8 |
150th Avenue North |
North side of highway. |
| 7.3 11.7 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #1A |
North side of highway. |
| 10.3 16.6 |
Junction of Wiliams County Roadway #1 |
North side of highway. |
| 11.5 18.5 |
View from highway |
Travelling East on Highway #2. |
| 12.3 19.8 |
Junction of Highway #1804 |
Access to communities of Trenton, Buford, East Fairview. Highway #1804 also known as 'Lewis & Clark Trail.'In 1804, Meriwether Lewis & William Clark began a voyage of discovery with 45 men, a keelboat, two pirogues,and a dog. They departed from Camp Wood located in what was to become Illinois. Most of the trail follows the Missouri & Columbia Rivers. Much has changed in 200 years but trail portions remain intact. At 3700 miles, Lewis & Clark NHT is the second longest of the 23 National Scenic & National Historic Trails. |
| 12.3 19.8 |
Junction of Highway #1804 |
East access to Lewis and Clark State Park Campground. Lewis and Clark State Park is situated on one of the upper bays of Lake Sakakawea The rugged buttes of the North Dakota Badlands display a towering backdrop to one of the state's best recreation areas. Anglers will find excellent fishing for walleye, sauger and northern pike. When the lake freezes, ice fishing for perch and walleye are popular pastimes. The campground has 80 sites,
Elec. hookups,
Dump station,
Showers.
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| 14.3 23.0 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #4 |
North side of highway. |
| 14.8 23.8 |
Junction of Highway #85 |
Access to communities of Alexander, North Dakota and Walford City, North Dakota. Note: Highway #85 overlaps Highway #2 at this point. Also access to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit. Take the Drives in both units. Stop at Wind Canyon Nature Trail in the South Unit and Riverbend Overlook in the North Unit. Both are short walks and offer beautiful views of the park. There are three campgrounds in the park: Cottonwood and Roundup in the South Unit and Juniper in the North Unit. Juniper and Cottonwood Campgrounds accommodate tents, trailers and recreational vehicles. No hook-ups are available. - For highway travel south via U.S. highway # 85 See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide US #85 North Dakota / South Dakota State Line to City of Williston. Note US Highway #85 called CanAm Highway and the 'Old West Trail.'
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| 14.9 24.0 |
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'Lewis & Clark Trail' also called 'Canam Highway.' |
| 16.7 26.9 |
Access to R.V. park |
With sewer dump - North side of highway. |
| 18.5 29.8 |
City of Williston |
Western boundary. The City of Williston is nestled in the northwest corner of North Dakota, just 60 miles from the Canadian border and 18 miles from the Montana border. Williston is located near the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers, near the site where Lewis and Clark reunited on their way back to St. Louis after their famous expedition. -- Attractions in and around Williston: Buffalo Trails Museum - Fort Buford State Historic Site - Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site - Frontier Museum - Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center - Theodore Roosevelt National Park - North Unit. |
| 19.6 31.5 |
9th Avenue Northwest |
Services, gas and diesel at highway - North side of highway. |
| 19.8 31.8 |
18th Street West |
Access to Williston State College - South side of highway. |
| 20.4 32.8 |
Services and fuel at highway |
North side of highway. |
| 20.6 33.2 |
2nd Avenue West |
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| 22.2 35.7 |
Access to fairgrounds |
East side of highway. |
| 22.6 36.4 |
Access to Frontier Museum and Springbrooke Park |
With access to campgrounds - East side of highway. |
| 25.8 41.5 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #6 |
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| 28.5 45.9 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #8 |
Access to community of Epping - 13 miles East of highway. The 'biggest' little town on the Great Northern Railroad. Attractions: Buffalo Trails Museum.
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| 29.5 47.5 |
View from highway |
Traveling east, during harvesting time. |
| 32.3 52.0 |
View from highway - Photo - # 85, #2 #8 Highway marker sign |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #8 and Highway #85. North to community of Colgan. Note: 'Canam Highway' leaves Highway #2 and follows Highway #85 at this point. |
| 35.2 56.7 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #9 |
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| 36.4 58.5 |
View from highway |
View from highway travelling East. |
| 39.1 63.0 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #11 |
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| 45.1 72.6 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #42 |
Access to Epping, North Dakota - South side of highway. Access to Corinth, North Dakota - North side of highway. |
| 49.1 79.0 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #15 |
Access to community of Wheelock, North Dakota - 4 miles South. |
| 52.8 85.0 |
View from highway - Photo - Ray Welcome Highway sign |
Welcome to community of Ray, North Dakota. |
| 52.9 85.1 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #17 |
Services and fuel at highway. |
| 53.1 85.4 |
McLeod Winter Lake, North Dakota |
Services, gas and diesel at highway. |
| 57.9 93.2 |
10th Avenue Northwest |
South side of highway. |
| 58.8 94.7 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #19 |
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| 62.8 101.0 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #21 |
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| 63.8 102.7 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #40 |
Access to campgrounds. North to community of Tiogo, North Dakota - 4 miles; to community of McGregor, North Dakota - 21 miles. |
| 65.7 105.7 |
Junction of Williams County Roadway #23 |
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| 68.8 110.7 |
Point of Information |
Mountrail County, North Dakota - Western county line. |
| 71.7 115.4 |
View from highway |
View from highway travelling East on Highway #2. |
| 72.1 116.1 |
Access to White Earth Dam, North Dakota |
11 miles North of highway . Also to community of White Earth, North Dakota - 5 miles North. |
| 73.0 117.4 |
Access to North Dakota state picnic area |
Shelters, toilets, telephone - North side of highway. |
| 78.0 125.6 |
Access to Powers Lake |
18 miles North of highway. Powers Lake is located in Burke County in the northwestern part of North Dakota. The city was incorporated in 1909. Powers Lake's economy is made up of ranching and agriculture. Crops grown include wheat, durum, barley, oats, flax, sunflowers, canola, mustard, field peas, lentils, and alfalfa.
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| 82.1 132.2 |
View from highway - Photo - Ross Welcome Highway sign |
Community of Ross, North Dakota established 1902. |
| 88.7 142.8 |
View from highway - Photo - Stanley Highway sign |
Community of Stanley - Western limits. |
| 89.4 143.8 |
Services at highway |
Gas and diesel available - South side of highway. |
| 89.9 144.6 |
Junction of Highway #8 |
South to New Town, North Dakota - 25 miles - and North to communities of Coteau, North Dakota and Bowbells, North Dakota. New Town is located on State Highway 23 near the crossing of Lake Sakakawea by the Four Bears Bridge and boast a population of nearly 2,000. North access to Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge. |
| 92.0 148.0 |
Access to Clearwater Lake, North Dakota |
7 miles North of highway. |
| 97.4 156.7 |
Access to community of Palermo, North Dakota |
1 miles North of highway. |
| 101.0 162.6 |
View from highway |
View from highway travelling East. |
| 103.9 167.2 |
Access to community of Blaisdell, North Dakota |
North of highway. |
| 108.7 175.0 |
View from highway |
View from highway travelling East. |
| 110.9 178.5 |
Point of Information |
Ward County, North Dakota - Western county line |
| 111.0 178.6 |
Junction of County Roadway #4 |
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| 115.0 185.0 |
352 Street Northwest |
North side of highway. |
| 115.6 186.1 |
Junction of Ward County Roadway #5 |
West side of highway. |
| 115.8 186.4 |
Junction of Ward County Roadwa y #5 |
South side of highway. |
| 116.9 188.1 |
324 Street Northwest |
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| 117.8 189.6 |
Junction of Ward County Roadway #7 |
South side of highway. |
| 119.5 192.3 |
Community of Berthold, North Dakota |
South of highway. Berthold's name came secondhand, from Bartholomew Berthold of St. Louis, after whom Fort Berthold was named. |
| 120.0 193.1 |
Junction of Highway #28 |
North to community of Carpio, North Dakota - 8 miles. Access to Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge. South access to Indian Hills State Recreation Area. Indian Hills State Recreation Area and Resort is operated by a private leasee. Amenities include camping, modern and primitive cabins, and a full-service marina with boat rentals, camp store and fishing guide service. |
| 120.6 194.0 |
Services and fuel at highway |
Gas and diesel, also access to telephone hook-up services - South side of highway. |
| 121.7 195.8 |
268 Street Northwest |
North side of highway. |
| 122.7 197.4 |
254 Street Northwest |
North side of highway. |
| 124.5 200.4 |
Junction of Ward County Roadway |
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| 129.9 209.0 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 130.1 209.4 |
Junction of Highway #13 |
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| 130.5 210.0 |
Junction of Highway #52 North |
Access to communities of Foxholm, North Dakota, Donnybrook, North Dakota, and Kenmare, North Dakota. Note: Highway #52 overlaps #2 East at this point. North access to The Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge. |
| 134.5 216.5 |
Access to community of Burlington, North Dakota |
Also to campgrounds at Old Settler's Park. |
| 137.2 220.8 |
Access to community of Des Lacs, North Dakota |
South side of highway. |
| 139.0 223.7 |
Junction of Ward County Roadway #17 and #12 |
South side of highway. Access to campground - North side of highway. |
| 140.4 226.0 |
Services off highway |
North side of highway. |
| 140.7 226.4 |
Junction of Highway #83 Bypass |
North side of highway. Note: Highway #83 overlaps Highway #2 East at this point. |
| 141.1 227.1 |
Access to Minot business loop |
North side of highway. |
| 141.7 228.0 |
City of Minot, North Dakota |
Western limits. Attractions in and around Minot: Black Butte Adventures - Dakota Territory Air Museum - Eastwood Park National Historic District - Lillian & Coleman Taube Museum of Art - Lucy's Amusement Park - Minot Railroad Museum -
Old Soo Depot Transportation Museum - Pointe of View Winery - Roosevelt Park Zoo - Scandinavian Heritage Park - Ward County Historical Society Museum.
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| 142.3 229.0 |
Junction of Highway #83 Bypass |
Highway #83 overlap on #2 ends at this point. South access to Fort Stevenson, North Dakota State Park. On the north shore of giant Lake Sakakawea, Ft. Stevenson State Park is known as the walleye capital of North Dakota. Facilities:
438 acres -
145 sites -
30/50 amps -
Reservations -
Dump station -
Showers. |
| 142.3 229.0 |
Junction of Highway #83 Bypass |
South access to Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota State Park. Located on the south shore of Lake Sakakawea, adjacent to Garrison Dam, Lake Sakakawea State Park offers a wide range of water based recreational activities and facilities. The park has a full service marina, including boat rentals, convenience store, fishing guide services and boat and camper storage. There are 192 campground sites with
30/50 amps
Reservations,
Dump station,
Showers. |
| 143.9 231.5 |
Services and fuel off highway |
Gas and diesel available - South side of highway. |
| 144.8 233.0 |
Highway #52 overlap of Highway #2 ends at this point |
Access to communities of Sawyer, North Dakota, Bergen, North Dakota and Drake, North Dakota - South of highway. |
| 145.4 234.0 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 145.7 234.5 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Mouse River, North Dakota. |
| 146.0 235.0 |
Access to city of Minot |
North side of highway. |
| 146.7 236.0 |
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Access to Minot, North Dakota business route. |
| 147.9 238.0 |
Junction of Ward County Roadway #12A |
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| 148.8 239.5 |
Junction of Ward County Roadway #14 |
South side of highway. |
| 151.3 243.5 |
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Community of Surrey, North Dakota. Junction of Ward County Roadway #12 - North side of highway. |
| 155.0 249.5 |
Junction of Ward County Roadway #23 |
North to community of Deering, North Dakota. South to Sawyer, North Dakota. |
| 165.4 266.1 |
Community of York, North Dakota |
North of highway. |
| 166.6 268.1 |
Junction of Highway #30 |
South to communities of Harlow, North Dakota, Maddock, North Dakota and Hamberg, North Dakota. |
| 170.0 273.5 |
View from highway |
Driving East on Highway #2. Photo looking the community of Leeds, North Dakota. |
| 171.4 275.8 |
Access to community of Leeds, North Dakota |
North of highway. |
| 171.9 276.7 |
Access to community of Leeds, North Dakota |
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| 172.4 277.4 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 173.8 279.7 |
Access to local airport |
South side of highway. |
| 176.9 284.7 |
Access to community of Brinsmade, North Dakota |
6 miles South of highway. |
| 181.9 292.8 |
Junction of Highway #281 |
South to community of Minnewauken, North Dakota and the Grahams Island State Park. North to communities of Maza, North Dakota and Cando, North Dakota. Services and fuel at North side of highway. Access to Church's Ferry - North side of highway. Devils Lake State Parks consist of three park and recreation areas in north central North Dakota on Devils Lake, the state's largest natural body of water.
The park system includes:44 sites,
30/50 amps,
Reservations,
Dump station,
Showers. Called 'Enchanted Waters' by the Fremont Expedition of the 1830s, Devils Lake is one of North Dakota's most scenic regions. |
| 183.3 295.0 |
Ramsey County, North Dakota |
Western limits. Ramsey County was established 4 Jan 1873 from Pembina County and organized 25 Jan. 1883. The county seat was Creel City, but renamed Devils Lake in 1884. |
| 188.9 304.0 |
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Looking at community of Penn, North Dakota. |
| 189.0 304.2 |
Junction of Ramsey County Roadway #2 |
Community of Penn, North Dakota. Access to Lake Alice Wildlife Refuge. Originally established in 1935 as a sanctuary for migratory birds. |
| 193.9 312.0 |
Welcome to Devils Lake, North Dakota - Photo Devils Lake Welcome highway sign |
Western city limits. Access to Lake Region State College. Junction of Highway #19 East and West. Services and fuel at highway. Devils Lake is the county seat for Ramsey County in north central North Dakota. It is the largest city between Grand Forks and Minot and ranks as the 11th largest city in North Dakota. |
| 201.8 324.8 |
Access to Devils Lake central business area |
North side of highway. Access to Highway #19 - South side of highway. |
| 202.4 325.7 |
Access to visitor information |
South side of highway. Access to Camp Grafton. |
| 202.6 326.0 |
Junction of Highway #20 |
South to community of McHenry, North Dakota; North to communities of Webster, North Dakota, Starkeweather, North Dakota and Munich, North Dakota. Access to Sully's Hill National Game Preserve. Note: Highway #20 South overlaps with Highway #57. Access on Highway #57 to Lakewood Park and Fort Totten Historical Site Skyline Skiway. Fort Totten served American Indian policy from 1867 to 1959. Constructed as a military post, it became an Indian boarding school, Indian health care facility, and a reservation school.
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| 202.9 326.6 |
5th Avenue South |
Access to central business district - North side of highway. |
| 206.2 331.8 |
Access to Shelvers Grove State Park |
With camping area - South side of highway. Shelvers Grove State Recreation Area is popular with overnight visitors traveling Highway 2 through northern North Dakota. Shelvers Grove is three miles east of Devils Lake on Highway 2. Facilities; 26 sites -
30 amps -
Dump station -
Showers.
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| 209.1 336.5 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 211.0 339.6 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 211.3 340.0 |
Access to state run rest area |
Both side of highway. |
| 211.4 340.2 |
Access to Black Tiger Bays State Rest Area |
Black Tiger Bay State Recreation Area is a boat access area with ramp and parking. Black Tiger Bay is located seven miles east of Devils Lake, five miles south, then three miles west. |
| 214.3 344.9 |
Community of Crary, North Dakota |
North side of highway. |
| 218.1 351.0 |
Junction of Ramsey County Roadway #4 |
North access to community of Southam, North Dakota. |
| 218.9 352.3 |
Community of Doyon, North Dakota |
North side of highway. |
| 224.5 361.3 |
Access to community of Bartlett, North Dakota |
1 mile North of highway. |
| 224.6 361.4 |
Point of Information |
Nelson County, North Dakota - Western county line. |
| 227.7 366.4 |
View from highway - Photo - Lakota Welcome Highway sign |
Community of Lakota, North Dakota, established 1883 - Western boundary. |
| 228.1 367.0 |
Services and fuel at highway |
Access to community of Lakota. Access to Highway #1 - North to communities of Brocket and Lawton, Walhalla; South to Pekin and Binford. North access to Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site. Located one and one-half miles northeast of Walhalla, this site preserves the home and trading post established by Metis trader Antoine B. Gingras in the 1840s. His hand-hewn oak log store and home are among the few tangible remains of the fur trade in the valley of the Red River of the North. Both of the buildings have been restored to their original appearance. |
| 228.7 368.1 |
Community of Lakota |
Access to R.V. disposal - North side of highway. |
| 233.8 376.3 |
Junction of Nelson County Roadway #22 |
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| 238.7 384.1 |
Junction of Highway #35 |
Access to city of Michigan. |
| 238.9 384.5 |
Junction of Highway #35 |
South to community of McVille. |
| 244.5 393.5 |
Community of Petersburg |
Junction of Nelson County Roadway #5 - North of highway. |
| 245.0 394.3 |
Junction of Highway #32 |
South to community of Aneta. Note: Highway #32 overlaps Highway #2 at this point. |
| 246.9 397.3 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 250.1 402.4 |
Junction of Grand Forks County Roadway #9 |
South of highway. Also junction of Highway #32 North to communities of Edinburg and Gardar. Note: Highway #32 overlaps leaves Highway #2 at this point. South to community of Niagara. |
| 251.0 404.0 |
North to Niagara Dam |
South of highway. |
| 252.4 406.2 |
Junction of Grand Forks County Roadway #11 |
Access to community of McCanna - 6 miles North. |
| 256.0 411.9 |
Junction of Grand Forks County Roadway #16 |
South to community of Kempton. |
| 256.3 412.4 |
View from highway |
Travelling East on Highway #2. |
| 259.4 417.5 |
Junction of Grand Forks County Roadway #20 |
South of highway. |
| 263.5 424.0 |
Junction of Grand Forks County Roadway #18 |
South to community of Larimore; North to Conway. |
| 264.0 424.8 |
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State run rest area with toilets, picnic tables, garbage - North side of highway. |
| 265.2 426.7 |
View from highway |
View from highway driving East. |
| 265.4 427.1 |
Junction of Grand Forks County Roadway #4A |
Larimore Dam Recreation Area - South of highway. The area offers fishing, nature trails, bike paths, 145 campsites, a sandy swimming beach, basketball and volleyball courts, a baseball diamond, horseshoes, an adjacent nine-hole golf course and winter sledding. |
| 268.8 432.5 |
Point of Information |
Crossing Turtle River. |
| 269.2 433.2 |
Williams Road |
Access to community of Arvilla - South of highway. |
| 269.9 434.4 |
Junction of Grand Forks County Roadway #2 |
South of highway. |
| 269.9 434.4 |
Access to Turtle River State Park |
North side of highway. Situated on the meandering Turtle River, Turtle River State Park is located in a beautiful wooded valley. Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park offers year-round recreational activities, including camping, picnicking, fishing and trails for hiking, mountain biking and cross country skiing. This 784-acre park is a vivid contrast to the open farmland that dominates eastern North Dakota. The river was named for the mud and snapper turtles once found in abundance in the streams. Today, the entire park is a natural sanctuary harboring an abundance of plant and animal life. The wetland is a haven for birds and migratory waterfowl. The park has 125 modern and primitive campsites. |
| 270.7 435.6 |
Junction of Grand Forks County Roadway #2 |
North of highway. Access to communities of Honeyford and Gilby. |
| 274.5 441.8 |
Access to Grand Forks Airforce Base |
North of highway. |
| 275.5 443.3 |
Access to Grand Forks Airforce Base |
North of highway. South access to community of Emerado; North to Mekinock. |
| 283.4 456.0 |
Junction of Grand Forks County Roadway #5 |
North side of highway. |
| 284.4 457.6 |
16th Street Northeast |
Access to Grand Forks International Airport - North side of highway. |
| 288.0 463.5 |
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Junction of Interstate #29 - North to communities of Drayton and Joliette; South to communities of Cummings and West Fargo. Junction of Highway #81 - North to community of Grafton and Hamilton. |
| 288.3 463.9 |
City of Grand Forks |
Access to tourist information center. The history of the City of Grand Forks is consistent with other cities in the region. After the Native Americans, the first visitors and settlers were trappers and traders, who utilized 'les Grandes Fourches' to congregate and to set up a trading post. |
| 288.6 464.5 |
Stanford Road |
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| 289.4 465.7 |
Columbia Road |
Access to University of North Dakota and the Ralph Engelstad Arena. |
| 290.1 466.8 |
Washington Street |
Junction of Highway #81. |
| 290.6 467.6 |
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Welcome to Minnesota. Photo is view from highway approaching local bridge. |
| 290.8 467.9 |
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Point of Information - Crossing Red River. Photo taken during the crossing of bridge. When the who's who of catfish angling talk about channel catfish, the Red River leads the pack. The Red River is internationally known for its trophy-sized channel catfish. The area from Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota, north to Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is prime territory for large catfish. |
| 290.8 467.9 |
Minnesota/North Dakota State Line. |
Start / Finish of Highway Travel Guide. For continuance of highway # 2 east, see Milebymile.com - United States Minnesota Highway #2 - S&e |