How far is Devils Lake, ND from Killdeer, ND?
The driving distance from Devils Lake, ND to Killdeer, ND is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Devils Lake and Killdeer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devils Lake and Killdeer.
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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
58.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Highway 2 West
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Continue on US-2 W
21.5 mi · 23 min · US-2 W
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Continue on 62nd Street Northeast
6.1 mi · 7 min · 62nd Street Northeast
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Continue on 57th Street North
21.7 mi · 25 min · 57th Street North
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Continue on 4th Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on US-2 W
9.4 mi · 12 min · US-2 W
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Continue on US Highway 2
1281 ft · 22 sec · US Highway 2
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: Air Base, Bismarck
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
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Continue on US-83 S
646 ft · 14 sec · US-83 S
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Continue on US Highway 83
14.8 mi · 17 min · US Highway 83
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Turn right onto 247th Avenue Southwest
9.9 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23
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Continue on 39th Street Northwest
11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23
51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
2645 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
14.9 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Memorial Highway
51 m · 3 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22 Business
56 m · 3 sec · State Highway 22 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22 Business
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22 Business
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Continue on Central Avenue Northwest
1442 ft · 48 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Devils Lake and Killdeer.
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
58.3 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Devils Lake and Mostly Cloudy near Killdeer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Devils Lake to Killdeer?
The road trip is about 254.8 miles (410.1 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?
Logan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Devils Lake and 127.7 miles from Killdeer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 6:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.90 one way or $67.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 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 Killdeer, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Devils Lake and Mostly Cloudy near Killdeer.
Stop Ideas Near Logan
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 Logan.
Minot, ND
Minot station
Rugby station
Stanley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Devils Lake and Killdeer. Straight-line distance: 187.78 mi (302.2 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 Killdeer
Human settlement in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 47.3719600, -102.7540800 |
| Altitude | 698 |
| Country | United States |
End: Killdeer (-102.75408, 47.37196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.23 | $76.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.84 | $83.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.68 | $95.37 |
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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