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

The driving distance from Devils Lake, ND to Rugby, ND is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.59 mi
01h 07m
Flight
54.97 mi
88.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.97 mi
Kilometers
88.47 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.59 mi
Kilometers
94.29 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rugby
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 PM CDT
Return by in Devils Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 4:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Devils Lake
2026-04-18T14:35
Arrive Rugby
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Devils Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Leeds
ND

City in North Dakota, United States

From Devils Lake
29.2 mi
00h 33m
To Rugby
29.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Highway 2 West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2253 ft · 53 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 10th Street Southwest

    668 ft · 24 sec · 10th Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Avenue

    2889 ft · 1 min · South Main Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 2 West
57.1 mi · 97%
South Main Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue Southwest
0.43 mi · 1%
4th Street Northwest
0.3 mi · 1%
10th Street Southwest
0.13 mi
College Drive North
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leeds
00h 33m from Devils Lake
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Devils Lake and Partly Sunny near Rugby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Leeds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Devils Lake and 29.4 miles from Rugby.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leeds

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

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

RAIL

Rugby station

42 mi away
201 West Dewey Street
RAIL

Devils Lake

47 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Devils Lake and Rugby. Straight-line distance: 54.97 mi (88.47 km).

Devils Lake

#1 Devils Lake

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population7,229
Coordinates48.1127800, -98.8651200
Altitude441
CountryUnited States
Rugby

#2 Rugby

City North Dakota, US

Population2,566
Coordinates48.3688900, -99.9962500
Altitude472
CountryUnited States
Start: Devils Lake (-98.86512, 48.11278)
End: Rugby (-99.99625, 48.36889)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.61
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.81 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.80 $17.61
Premium $4.65 $9.63 $19.27
Diesel $5.30 $10.98 $21.96

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Devils Lake and Rugby. The current time is 14:35:21.

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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.