How far is Horace, ND from Devils Lake, ND?
The driving distance from Horace, ND to Devils Lake, ND is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
City in North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horace and Devils Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horace and Devils Lake.
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Start on Center Avenue
12 m · 4 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 52nd Avenue East
10 m · 1 sec · 52nd Avenue East
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Exit the roundabout onto 52nd Avenue East
3.1 mi · 5 min · 52nd Avenue East
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Take the ramp slight right
986 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
80.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Grand Forks, Grand Forks Airport, Grand Forks Air Force Base, East Grand Forks, Minnesota
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 2: Grand Forks International Airport, Grand Forks Air Force Base, Turtle River State Park
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Gateway Drive
3.8 mi · 6 min · Gateway Drive
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Continue on 18th Avenue
34.2 mi · 38 min · 18th Avenue
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Continue on United States Highway 2
5.5 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 2
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Continue on 41st Street Northeast
20.6 mi · 23 min · 41st Street Northeast
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Continue on Highway 2 East
22 mi · 41 min · Highway 2 East
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Turn right onto College Drive South
1.2 km · 2 min · College Drive South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Drive North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Horace and Devils Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
52nd Avenue East
Merge slight left
80.7 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Horace 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 Horace to Devils Lake?
The road trip is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Grand Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Horace and 88.8 miles from Devils Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Horace and Partly Sunny near Devils Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Forks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot A
Grand Forks City Hall
Grand Forks Municipal Court
City Hall Lot B
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Forks.
Grand Forks
Fargo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horace and Devils Lake. Straight-line distance: 130.97 mi (210.77 km).
#1 Horace
City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,128 |
| Coordinates | 46.7588600, -96.9037000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Devils Lake
City in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,229 |
| Coordinates | 48.1127800, -98.8651200 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Drive North (-98.865208, 48.112779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
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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