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

The driving distance from Garrison, ND to Devils Lake, ND is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
158.12 mi
02h 36m
Flight
122.39 mi
196.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.39 mi
Kilometers
196.97 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.12 mi
Kilometers
254.47 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Devils Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM CDT
Return by in Garrison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garrison
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Devils Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garrison
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
Denbigh
ND

Settlement in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States

From Garrison
83.3 mi
01h 18m
To Devils Lake
74.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Northeast

    87 m · 13 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Street Southeast

    889 ft · 39 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Trooper Avenue

    1302 ft · 1 min · Trooper Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 37

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 37

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US-83 N

    14 mi · 16 min · US-83 N

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 83

    23.9 mi · 27 min · US Highway 83

  7. 7

    Continue on US-83 N

    525 ft · 11 sec · US-83 N

  8. 8

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Broadway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 52: Devils Lake, Jamestown

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 2

    1473 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 2

  11. 11

    Continue on US-2 E

    9.4 mi · 12 min · US-2 E

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 57th Street North

    21.7 mi · 25 min · 57th Street North

  14. 14

    Continue on 62nd Street Northeast

    6.1 mi · 7 min · 62nd Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on US-2 E

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US-2 E

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    22.5 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    1721 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Drive North

    111 m · 10 sec · College Drive North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Drive North

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-2 E
89.3 mi · 56%
US Highway 83
23.9 mi · 15%
57th Street North
21.7 mi · 14%
US-83 N
14.1 mi · 9%
62nd Street Northeast
6.09 mi · 4%
State Highway 37
5.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US-2 E

Continue on US-2 E

57.3 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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
122.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denbigh
01h 18m from Garrison
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Garrison and Partly Sunny near Devils Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Denbigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Garrison and 74.8 miles from Devils Lake.

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

The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Denbigh

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

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

RAIL

Rugby station

44 mi away
201 West Dewey Street
RAIL

Minot station

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

Minot, ND

54 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garrison and Devils Lake. Straight-line distance: 122.39 mi (196.97 km).

Garrison

#1 Garrison

City in McLean County, North Dakota, United States

Population1,458
Coordinates47.6522200, -101.4157200
Altitude588
CountryUnited States
Devils Lake

#2 Devils Lake

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population7,229
Coordinates48.1127800, -98.8651200
Altitude441
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Northeast (-101.41584, 47.65222)
End: College Drive North (-98.865208, 48.112779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.12 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.08
11.16 gal · 42.24 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.04 $42.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.73 $47.46
Premium $4.65 $25.97 $51.94
Diesel $5.30 $29.60 $59.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Garrison and Devils Lake. The current time is 21:03:55.

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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.