How far is Belcourt, ND from Valley City, ND?
The driving distance from Belcourt, ND to Valley City, ND is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belcourt and Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belcourt and Valley City.
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Start on 44th Avenue Northeast
4 m · 3 sec · 44th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right
24.9 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 5
20.9 mi · 24 min · State Highway 5
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Turn right onto State Highway 20
9.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 20
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
6.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 66
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1609 ft · 29 sec · 1st Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 66
15.5 mi · 18 min · State Highway 66
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
41.1 mi · 47 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on 6th Street East
1 mi · 2 min · 6th Street East
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Continue on State Highway 1
43.4 mi · 51 min · State Highway 1
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Turn left onto State Highway 200
6.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
8.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Wheat Street
2196 ft · 1 min · Wheat Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
28.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 1
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 East, ND 1 South: Fargo
6.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 BUS: Valley City
888 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto 24th Avenue Southwest
913 ft · 16 sec · 24th Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belcourt and Valley City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 1
Continue on State Highway 1
43.4 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Belcourt and Sunny near Valley City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belcourt to Valley City?
The road trip is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brocket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Belcourt and 96.9 miles from Valley City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belcourt and Sunny near Valley City.
Stop Ideas Near Brocket
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brocket.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belcourt and Valley City. Straight-line distance: 155.03 mi (249.49 km).
#1 Belcourt
Census-designated place in Rolette County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,078 |
| Coordinates | 48.8391700, -99.7448700 |
| Altitude | 598 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley City
City in North Dakota
| Population | 6,323 |
| Coordinates | 46.9233100, -98.0031500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-98.003152, 46.923359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.19 | $54.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.66 | $61.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.56 | $67.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.24 | $76.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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