How far is Bottineau, ND from Valley City, ND?
The driving distance from Bottineau, ND to Valley City, ND is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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.
City in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bottineau and Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bottineau and Valley City.
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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
1.2 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 3
41.7 mi · 49 min · State Highway 3
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 52
2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 52
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Continue on United State Highway 52
1400 ft · 22 sec · United State Highway 52
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Continue on US-52
28.1 mi · 32 min · US-52
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Turn left onto United States Highway 52
23 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto 19th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.6 km · 2 min · 7th Street South
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue South
1906 ft · 42 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on US-52
41.6 mi · 48 min · US-52
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn slight right onto 10th Street Southeast
1 km · 57 sec · 10th Street Southeast
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Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
1433 ft · 24 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on Business Loop East
1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East
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Take the ramp straight
2571 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 29 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 Bottineau 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 3
Continue on State Highway 3
41.7 mi · 00h 49m
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 Bottineau 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 Bottineau to Valley City?
The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Fessenden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Bottineau and 113.1 miles from Valley City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.75 one way or $59.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bottineau and Sunny near Valley City.
Stop Ideas Near Fessenden
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 Fessenden.
Devils Lake
Rugby station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bottineau and Valley City. Straight-line distance: 173.53 mi (279.27 km).
#1 Bottineau
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 48.8272300, -100.4457000 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.75 | $59.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.56 | $67.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.72 | $73.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.85 | $83.70 |
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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