How far is Devils Lake, ND from Valley City, ND?
The driving distance from Devils Lake, ND to Valley City, ND is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 06m.
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.
Human settlement in Foster County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Devils Lake and Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devils Lake and Valley City.
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Start on College Drive North
1.2 km · 2 min · College Drive North
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Continue on State Highway 20
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
43.9 mi · 57 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on Byron Street
2660 ft · 1 min · Byron Street
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Continue on State Highway 20
8.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 200
18.5 mi · 21 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
8.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Wheat Street
2196 ft · 1 min · Wheat Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
28.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 1
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 East, ND 1 South: Fargo
6.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 BUS: Valley City
888 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto 24th Avenue Southwest
913 ft · 16 sec · 24th Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Devils Lake and Valley City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 20
Continue on State Highway 20
43.9 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Devils Lake and Mostly Sunny near Valley City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Devils Lake to Valley City?
The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Glenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Devils Lake and 61.4 miles from Valley City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Devils Lake and Mostly Sunny near Valley City.
Stop Ideas Near Glenfield
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 Glenfield.
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Devils Lake and Valley City. Straight-line distance: 91.5 mi (147.25 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 Valley City
City in North Dakota
| Population | 6,323 |
| Coordinates | 46.9233100, -98.0031500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-98.003152, 46.923359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.40 | $32.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.50 | $37.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
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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