How far is Belfield, ND from Devils Lake, ND?
The driving distance from Belfield, ND to Devils Lake, ND is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.3 miles (353 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
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.
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belfield and Devils Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfield and Devils Lake.
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Start on 1st Avenue Northwest
10 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Main Street North
2015 ft · 58 sec · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Highway 10 East
2171 ft · 1 min · Highway 10 East
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Turn left onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
1808 ft · 24 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Take the exit right
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
157.9 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 3 North: Steele, Tuttle
1229 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
41.4 mi · 48 min · State Highway 3
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 200
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
21 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto United States Highway 52
2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
17.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right onto State Highway 19
8.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on State Highway 19
25.1 mi · 29 min · State Highway 19
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 19
19.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on 4th Street Northwest
1721 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Drive North
111 m · 10 sec · College Drive North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Drive North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfield and Devils Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
Merge slight left
158 mi · 02h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Belfield and Partly Sunny near Devils Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belfield to Devils Lake?
The road trip is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Driscoll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Belfield and 142.1 miles from Devils Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.3 miles (353 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.88 one way or $77.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Belfield and Devils Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Belfield and Partly Sunny near Devils Lake.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belfield and Devils Lake. Straight-line distance: 219.35 mi (353.01 km).
#1 Belfield
Human settlement in Stark County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 46.8852900, -103.1996200 |
| Altitude | 788 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Devils Lake
City in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,229 |
| Coordinates | 48.1127800, -98.8651200 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Drive North (-98.865208, 48.112779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.85 | $87.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.98 | $95.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.68 | $109.37 |
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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