How far is Beulah, ND from Valley City, ND?

The driving distance from Beulah, ND to Valley City, ND is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.52 mi
03h 11m
Flight
179.09 mi
288.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.09 mi
Kilometers
288.22 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.52 mi
Kilometers
338.8 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Return by in Beulah
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beulah
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Valley City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beulah
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Driscoll
ND

Unincorporated community in North Dakota

From Beulah
105.1 mi
01h 35m
To Valley City
105.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beulah and Valley City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beulah and Valley City.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue South

    17 m · 8 sec · Central Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    1912 ft · 58 sec · Main Street West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 49

    10.5 mi · 16 min · State Highway 49

  4. 4

    Continue on 61st Avenue Southwest

    3 mi · 4 min · 61st Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 49

    14.6 mi · 22 min · State Highway 49

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    180 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 BUS: Valley City

    888 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 24th Avenue Southwest

    913 ft · 16 sec · 24th Avenue Southwest

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beulah and Valley City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 49
205 mi · 98%
61st Avenue Southwest
2.99 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.76 mi · 1%
Main Street West
0.36 mi
24th Avenue Southwest
0.17 mi
I 94 BUS
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 49

Merge slight left

180 mi · 02h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
179.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Driscoll
01h 35m from Beulah
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Beulah and Mostly Sunny near Valley City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beulah to Valley City?

The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 105.1 miles from Beulah and 105.4 miles from Valley City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Beulah and Mostly Sunny near Valley City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beulah and Valley City. Straight-line distance: 179.09 mi (288.22 km).

Beulah

#1 Beulah

City in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States

Population3,128
Coordinates47.2633400, -101.7779500
Altitude544
CountryUnited States
Valley City

#2 Valley City

City in North Dakota

Population6,323
Coordinates46.9233100, -98.0031500
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue South (-101.777934, 47.26334)
End: West Main Street (-98.003152, 46.923359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.12 L · about $28.02
Round trip
$56.04
14.86 gal · 56.24 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.02 $56.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.60 $63.20
Premium $4.65 $34.58 $69.16
Diesel $5.30 $39.41 $78.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beulah and Valley City. The current time is 21:13:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.