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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.81 mi
05h 05m
Flight
187.78 mi
302.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.78 mi
Kilometers
302.2 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.81 mi
Kilometers
410.08 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killdeer
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 AM MDT
Return by in Devils Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 8:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Devils Lake
2026-04-15T22:04
Arrive Killdeer
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
6:48 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
Logan
ND

Unincorporated community in North Dakota

From Devils Lake
127.1 mi
02h 32m
To Killdeer
127.7 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
40°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on College Drive North

    111 m · 15 sec · College Drive North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

    1564 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 2 West

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Highway 2 West

  4. 4

    Continue on US-2 W

    21.5 mi · 23 min · US-2 W

  5. 5

    Continue on 62nd Street Northeast

    6.1 mi · 7 min · 62nd Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on 57th Street North

    21.7 mi · 25 min · 57th Street North

  7. 7

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on US-2 W

    9.4 mi · 12 min · US-2 W

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 2

    1281 ft · 22 sec · US Highway 2

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83: Air Base, Bismarck

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway

  13. 13

    Continue on US-83 S

    646 ft · 14 sec · US-83 S

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 83

    14.8 mi · 17 min · US Highway 83

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 247th Avenue Southwest

    9.9 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23

  17. 17

    Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest

    16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23

  19. 19

    Continue on 39th Street Northwest

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 23

    10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23

    51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2645 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 23

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Memorial Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    31.2 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22 Business

    56 m · 3 sec · State Highway 22 Business

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22 Business

    3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22 Business

  30. 30

    Continue on Central Avenue Northwest

    1442 ft · 48 sec · Central Avenue Northwest

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 2 West
58.3 mi · 23%
Veterans Memorial Highway
46.1 mi · 18%
US-2 W
31 mi · 12%
State Highway 23
29.1 mi · 11%
247th Avenue Southwest
25.9 mi · 10%
57th Street North
21.7 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Logan
02h 32m from Devils Lake
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Logan, 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 Logan.

BUS

Minot, ND

13 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW
RAIL

Minot station

14 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Rugby station

89 mi away
201 West Dewey Street
RAIL

Stanley

94 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Devils Lake and Killdeer. Straight-line distance: 187.78 mi (302.2 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 Killdeer

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

Population1,155
Coordinates47.3719600, -102.7540800
Altitude698
CountryUnited States
Start: Devils Lake (-98.86512, 48.11278)
End: Killdeer (-102.75408, 47.37196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.04 L · about $33.90
Round trip
$67.80
17.98 gal · 68.08 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Devils Lake, ND and Killdeer, ND. The current time in Devils Lake is 22:04:42, although it is 21:04:42 in Killdeer.

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.