How far is Killdeer, ND from Devils Lake, ND?
The driving distance from Killdeer, ND to Devils Lake, ND is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killdeer and Devils Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killdeer and Devils Lake.
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Start on Central Avenue Southeast
18 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northwest
1384 ft · 46 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 22 Business
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Memorial Highway
57 m · 3 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Memorial Highway
41 m · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway
14.9 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
2645 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23
51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 39th Street Northwest
11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23
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Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
10.1 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto US Highway 83
14.8 mi · 17 min · US Highway 83
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Continue on US-83 N
525 ft · 11 sec · US-83 N
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Continue on South Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · South Broadway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 52: Devils Lake, Jamestown
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 2
1473 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 2
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Continue on US-2 E
9.4 mi · 12 min · US-2 E
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Continue on 4th Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on 57th Street North
21.7 mi · 25 min · 57th Street North
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Continue on 62nd Street Northeast
6.1 mi · 7 min · 62nd Street Northeast
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Continue on US-2 E
57.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US-2 E
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Continue straight
22.5 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
1721 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Drive North
111 m · 10 sec · College Drive North
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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 Killdeer and Devils Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain leaving Killdeer and Rain Likely near Devils Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killdeer to Devils Lake?
The road trip is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Logan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Killdeer and 120.5 miles from Devils Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.96 one way or $65.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Killdeer and Devils Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Killdeer and Rain Likely near Devils Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Logan
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 Logan.
Minot, ND
Minot station
Rugby station
Stanley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killdeer and Devils Lake. Straight-line distance: 187.78 mi (302.2 km).
#1 Killdeer
Human settlement in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 47.3719600, -102.7540800 |
| Altitude | 698 |
| 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: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $32.96 | $65.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.17 | $74.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.68 | $81.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.36 | $92.71 |
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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