How far is Crary, ND from Devils Lake, ND?

The driving distance from Crary, ND to Devils Lake, ND is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.99 mi
00h 27m
Flight
10.86 mi
17.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.86 mi
Kilometers
17.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.99 mi
Kilometers
22.52 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Devils Lake
Sat, May 30, 10:54 AM CDT
Return by in Crary
Sat, May 30, 11:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crary
2026-05-30T10:26
Arrive Devils Lake
Sat, May 30, 10:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crary
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Grand Harbor
ND

Township in Ramsey County, North Dakota

From Crary
7 mi
00h 13m
To Devils Lake
7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 25 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 25 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crary and Devils Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crary and Devils Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Eastern Avenue North

    2241 ft · 1 min · Eastern Avenue North

  2. 2

    Continue on 92nd Avenue Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · 92nd Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 2 East

    11.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 2 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto College Drive South

    1.2 km · 2 min · College Drive South

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Drive North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crary and Devils Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 2 East
11.8 mi · 84%
92nd Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 7%
College Drive South
0.78 mi · 6%
Eastern Avenue North
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 2 East

Turn right onto Highway 2 East

11.8 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Harbor
00h 13m from Crary
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Crary and Mostly Sunny near Devils Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crary to Devils Lake?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grand Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Crary and 7 miles from Devils Lake.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Crary and Mostly Sunny near Devils Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Harbor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grand Harbor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Harbor.

RAIL

Devils Lake

11 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Rugby station

78 mi away
201 West Dewey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crary and Devils Lake. Straight-line distance: 10.86 mi (17.47 km).

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#1 Crary

City in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States

Population147
Coordinates48.0708300, -98.6384400
Altitude453
CountryUnited States
Devils Lake

#2 Devils Lake

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population7,229
Coordinates48.1127800, -98.8651200
Altitude441
CountryUnited States
Start: Crary (-98.63844, 48.07083)
End: Devils Lake (-98.86512, 48.11278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.87 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
0.98 gal · 3.74 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.08 $4.17
Premium $4.65 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.30 $2.60 $5.20

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Crary and Devils Lake. The current time is 10:26:32.

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.