How far is Hazen, ND from Valley City, ND?
The driving distance from Hazen, ND to Valley City, ND is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (277 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hazen and Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazen and Valley City.
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Start on Main Street East
1014 ft · 45 sec · Main Street East
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
112 m · 18 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northeast
625 ft · 27 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on County Road 18
761 ft · 33 sec · County Road 18
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast
139 m · 24 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto State Highway 31
30.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 31
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Take the ramp left
1326 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
162.7 mi · 2 hr 37 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 Hazen 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 31
Merge slight left
163 mi · 02h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Hazen and Sunny near Valley City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hazen to Valley City?
The road trip is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Driscoll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Hazen and 102.5 miles from Valley City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.1 miles (277 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.26 one way or $54.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hazen and Sunny near Valley City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hazen and Valley City. Straight-line distance: 172.11 mi (276.99 km).
#1 Hazen
City in North Dakota, USA
| Population | 2,332 |
| Coordinates | 47.2944500, -101.6226600 |
| Altitude | 532 |
| 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: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.26 | $54.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.75 | $61.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.65 | $67.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.35 | $76.70 |
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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