How far is Devils Lake, ND from Washburn, ND?
The driving distance from Devils Lake, ND to Washburn, ND is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 20m.
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.
Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Devils Lake and Washburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devils Lake and Washburn.
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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
1651 ft · 49 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 19
19.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 19
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 19
33.6 mi · 39 min · State Highway 19
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
17.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 3
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 52
2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
21 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
26.7 mi · 32 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on Avenue A East
1.1 km · 2 min · Avenue A East
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Continue on State Highway 200
29.6 mi · 35 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on State Highway 200 Alternate
11.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 200 Alternate
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
3270 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Devils Lake and Washburn.
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 19
Turn right onto State Highway 19
33.6 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Devils Lake and Chance Light Rain near Washburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Devils Lake to Washburn?
The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Harvey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Devils Lake and 83.6 miles from Washburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Devils Lake and Chance Light Rain near Washburn.
Stop Ideas Near Harvey
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 Harvey.
Rugby station
Devils Lake
Minot, ND
Minot station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Devils Lake and Washburn. Straight-line distance: 115.59 mi (186.03 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 Washburn
City in North Dakota
| Population | 1,247 |
| Coordinates | 47.2891600, -101.0290300 |
| Altitude | 535 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washburn (-101.02903, 47.28916)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
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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