How far is Devils Lake, ND from Balta, ND?
The driving distance from Devils Lake, ND to Balta, ND is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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 24m.
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.
City in North Dakota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Devils Lake and Balta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devils Lake and Balta.
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Start on College Drive North
111 m · 15 sec · College Drive North
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
1564 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Highway 2 West
57.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Highway 2 West
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
140 m · 9 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 3
12.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right onto 52nd Street Northeast
1.5 mi · 4 min · 52nd Street Northeast
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1357 ft · 37 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Devils Lake and Balta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 2 West
Turn right onto Highway 2 West
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Devils Lake and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Balta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Devils Lake to Balta?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Devils Lake and 36.2 miles from Balta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.55 one way or $21.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Devils Lake and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Balta.
Stop Ideas Near York
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 York.
Rugby station
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Devils Lake and Balta. Straight-line distance: 54.16 mi (87.17 km).
#1 Devils Lake
City in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,229 |
| Coordinates | 48.1127800, -98.8651200 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Balta
Human settlement in Pierce County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 18 |
| Coordinates | 48.1666700, -100.0370800 |
| Altitude | 473 |
| Country | United States |
End: Balta (-100.03708, 48.16667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.14 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.62 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $15.31 | $30.63 |
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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