How far is Devils Lake, ND from Bottineau, ND?
The driving distance from Devils Lake, ND to Bottineau, ND is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 02h 04m.
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 Devils Lake and Bottineau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devils Lake and Bottineau.
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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 right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue Southwest
2652 ft · 2 min · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 1st Street Northwest
1593 ft · 55 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 3
9.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto State Highway 60
29.9 mi · 36 min · State Highway 60
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Turn left onto State Highway 5
4.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 5
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Continue on 11th Street East
1.6 km · 3 min · 11th Street East
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Turn right onto Main Street
2415 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street East
16 m · 2 sec · 5th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Devils Lake and Bottineau.
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.
Rain Likely leaving Devils Lake and Light Rain Likely near Bottineau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Devils Lake to Bottineau?
The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 52 miles from Devils Lake and 52.2 miles from Bottineau.
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 16.5 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 2:20 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 Rain Likely around Devils Lake and Light Rain Likely near Bottineau.
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 Devils Lake and Bottineau. Straight-line distance: 87.63 mi (141.03 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 Bottineau
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 48.8272300, -100.4457000 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bottineau (-100.4457, 48.82723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 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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