How far is Fort Totten, ND from Valley City, ND?

The driving distance from Fort Totten, ND to Valley City, ND is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.92 mi
02h 05m
Flight
86.42 mi
139.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.42 mi
Kilometers
139.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.92 mi
Kilometers
191.38 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley City
Tue, Apr 14, 8:33 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Totten
Tue, Apr 14, 10:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Totten
2026-04-14T18:27
Arrive Valley City
Tue, Apr 14, 8:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Totten
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
Edmunds
ND

Township in Stutsman County, North Dakota

From Fort Totten
60.7 mi
01h 02m
To Valley City
58.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
42°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Totten and Valley City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Totten and Valley City.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue North

    45 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ephriam Hill Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Ephriam Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    160 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 57

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 57

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    36.5 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 4th Avenue North

    51 m · 6 sec · 4th Avenue North

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 4th Avenue North

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue North

  9. 9

    Continue on US-52

    41.6 mi · 48 min · US-52

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto 10th Street Southeast

    1 km · 57 sec · 10th Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    1433 ft · 24 sec · 12th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Business Loop East

    1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    2571 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    30.6 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 BUS: Valley City

    888 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 24th Avenue Southwest

    913 ft · 16 sec · 24th Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Totten and Valley City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-52
41.6 mi · 35%
Business Loop East
31.7 mi · 27%
State Highway 57
5.26 mi · 4%
West Main Street
1.76 mi · 1%
4th Avenue North
1.38 mi · 1%
1st Avenue North
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US-52

Continue on US-52

41.6 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edmunds
01h 02m from Fort Totten
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fort Totten and Chance Rain And Snow near Valley City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Totten to Valley City?

The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Edmunds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Fort Totten and 58.2 miles from Valley City.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fort Totten and Chance Rain And Snow near Valley City.

Stop Ideas Near Edmunds

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

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

RAIL

Devils Lake

96 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Totten and Valley City. Straight-line distance: 86.42 mi (139.08 km).

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#1 Fort Totten

Fort Totten is a place in North Dakota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.9800000, -98.9929000
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Valley City

#2 Valley City

City in North Dakota

Population6,323
Coordinates46.9233100, -98.0031500
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: (-98.99288, 47.980001)
End: West Main Street (-98.003152, 46.923359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.88 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.68
8.4 gal · 31.76 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.84 $31.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.86 $35.73
Premium $4.65 $19.55 $39.09
Diesel $5.30 $22.28 $44.55

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Totten and Valley City. The current time is 18:27:48.

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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.