How far is Bottineau, ND from Devils Lake, ND?
The driving distance from Bottineau, ND to Devils Lake, ND is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bottineau and Devils Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bottineau and Devils Lake.
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Start on 5th Street East
16 m · 8 sec · 5th Street East
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Turn left onto Main Street
2415 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street East
1.6 km · 3 min · 11th Street East
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Continue on State Highway 5
4.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 5
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Turn right onto State Highway 60
29.9 mi · 36 min · State Highway 60
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
9.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 1st Street Northwest
1466 ft · 50 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue Southwest
2712 ft · 2 min · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Turn left onto 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 Bottineau and Devils Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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57.1 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Bottineau 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 Bottineau to Devils Lake?
The road trip is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasant Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Bottineau and 51.9 miles from Devils Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bottineau and Partly Sunny near Devils Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Lake
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 Pleasant Lake.
Rugby station
Devils Lake
Minot station
Minot, ND
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bottineau and Devils Lake. Straight-line distance: 87.63 mi (141.03 km).
#1 Bottineau
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 48.8272300, -100.4457000 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.47 | $38.93 |
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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