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

The driving distance from Devils Lake, ND to Belfield, ND is about 300.7 miles (484 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.3 miles (353 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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
300.75 mi
05h 23m
Flight
219.35 mi
353.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.35 mi
Kilometers
353.01 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.75 mi
Kilometers
484.01 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM MDT
Return by in Devils Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Devils Lake
2026-04-22T21:23
Arrive Belfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM MDT

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

Leave by
6:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Devils Lake
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 Devils Lake
150.1 mi
02h 41m
To Belfield
150.7 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Drive North

    111 m · 15 sec · College Drive North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

    1651 ft · 49 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 19

    19.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 19

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 19

    33.6 mi · 39 min · State Highway 19

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 3

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 52

    2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 52

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 3

    21 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 200

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 3

    41.2 mi · 48 min · State Highway 3

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1254 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    157.8 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1297 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

    2719 ft · 39 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Highway 10 East

    2171 ft · 1 min · Highway 10 East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street North

    2015 ft · 60 sec · Main Street North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northwest

    10 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 3
238 mi · 79%
State Highway 19
53.5 mi · 18%
United States Highway 52
2.13 mi · 1%
State Highway 200
2 mi · 1%
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
0.52 mi
Highway 10 East
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 3

Merge slight left

158 mi · 02h 32m

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.4 mi
219.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Driscoll
02h 41m from Devils Lake
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Devils Lake and Partly Sunny near Belfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.7 miles (484 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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 150.1 miles from Devils Lake and 150.7 miles from Belfield.

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

The direct path is about 219.3 miles (353 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.4 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 6:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.01 one way or $80.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Devils Lake and Belfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Devils Lake and Partly Sunny near Belfield.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Devils Lake and Belfield. Straight-line distance: 219.35 mi (353.01 km).

Devils Lake

#1 Devils Lake

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population7,229
Coordinates48.1127800, -98.8651200
Altitude441
CountryUnited States
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#2 Belfield

Human settlement in Stark County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population1,035
Coordinates46.8852900, -103.1996200
Altitude788
CountryUnited States
Start: Devils Lake (-98.86512, 48.11278)
End: Belfield (-103.19962, 46.88529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.17 L · about $40.01
Round trip
$80.02
21.22 gal · 80.34 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.01 $80.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.12 $90.25
Premium $4.65 $49.38 $98.76
Diesel $5.30 $56.28 $112.55

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Devils Lake, ND and Belfield, ND. The current time in Devils Lake is 21:23:42, although it is 20:23:42 in Belfield.

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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.