How far is Devils Lake, ND from New Town, ND?

The driving distance from Devils Lake, ND to New Town, ND is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
194.04 mi
03h 44m
Flight
167.68 mi
269.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.68 mi
Kilometers
269.85 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.04 mi
Kilometers
312.27 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Town
Wed, Apr 29, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Devils Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 3:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Devils Lake
2026-04-29T19:43
Arrive New Town
Wed, Apr 29, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:30 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
Granville
ND

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

From Devils Lake
96.7 mi
01h 52m
To New Town
97.2 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
30°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
28°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Devils Lake and New Town.

  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

    1132 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    113 m · 21 sec · Central Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Drive

    82 m · 14 sec · Eagle Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    58 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    100 m · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 2 West
58.3 mi · 30%
US-2 W
31 mi · 16%
247th Avenue Southwest
25.9 mi · 13%
57th Street North
21.7 mi · 11%
State Highway 23
18 mi · 9%
US Highway 83
14.8 mi · 8%
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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
167.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Granville
01h 52m from Devils Lake
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Devils Lake and Mostly Cloudy near New Town.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Devils Lake to New Town?

The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Granville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Devils Lake and 97.2 miles from New Town.

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

The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Devils Lake and Mostly Cloudy near New Town.

Stop Ideas Near Granville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Minot station

34 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.
BUS

Minot, ND

34 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW
RAIL

Rugby station

63 mi away
201 West Dewey Street
RAIL

Stanley

115 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Devils Lake and New Town. Straight-line distance: 167.68 mi (269.85 km).

Devils Lake

#1 Devils Lake

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population7,229
Coordinates48.1127800, -98.8651200
Altitude441
CountryUnited States
New Town

#2 New Town

Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic

Population2,592
Coordinates47.9808500, -102.4901800
Altitude579
CountryUnited States
Start: Devils Lake (-98.86512, 48.11278)
End: New Town (-102.49018, 47.98085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.92 L · about $25.83
Round trip
$51.66
13.7 gal · 51.84 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.83 $51.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.13 $58.27
Premium $4.65 $31.88 $63.76
Diesel $5.30 $36.33 $72.66

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Devils Lake and New Town. The current time is 19:43:07.

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.