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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
247.63 mi
04h 04m
Flight
187.78 mi
302.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.78 mi
Kilometers
302.2 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.63 mi
Kilometers
398.52 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Devils Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in Killdeer
Thu, Apr 23, 8:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killdeer
2026-04-23T00:31
Arrive Devils Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killdeer
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Logan
ND

Unincorporated community in North Dakota

From Killdeer
127.1 mi
02h 02m
To Devils Lake
120.5 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 35 mph W
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 31 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Southeast

    18 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northwest

    1384 ft · 46 sec · Central Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 22 Business

    3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22 Business

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Memorial Highway

    57 m · 3 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    31.2 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Memorial Highway

    41 m · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 23

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2645 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23

    51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23

    10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23

  13. 13

    Continue on 39th Street Northwest

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23

  15. 15

    Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest

    16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23

  17. 17

    Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest

    10.1 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto US Highway 83

    14.8 mi · 17 min · US Highway 83

  19. 19

    Continue on US-83 N

    525 ft · 11 sec · US-83 N

  20. 20

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Broadway

  21. 21

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

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 2

    1473 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 2

  23. 23

    Continue on US-2 E

    9.4 mi · 12 min · US-2 E

  24. 24

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on 57th Street North

    21.7 mi · 25 min · 57th Street North

  26. 26

    Continue on 62nd Street Northeast

    6.1 mi · 7 min · 62nd Street Northeast

  27. 27

    Continue on US-2 E

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US-2 E

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    22.5 mi · 25 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    1721 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  30. 30

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

    111 m · 10 sec · College Drive North

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-2 E
89.3 mi · 36%
Veterans Memorial Highway
46.1 mi · 19%
State Highway 23
29.1 mi · 12%
247th Avenue Southwest
26.1 mi · 11%
57th Street North
21.7 mi · 9%
US Highway 83
14.8 mi · 6%
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 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.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Logan
02h 02m from Killdeer
Leave By
8:52 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Minot, ND

13 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW
RAIL

Minot station

14 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Rugby station

89 mi away
201 West Dewey Street
RAIL

Stanley

94 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killdeer and Devils Lake. Straight-line distance: 187.78 mi (302.2 km).

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#1 Killdeer

Human settlement in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population1,155
Coordinates47.3719600, -102.7540800
Altitude698
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: Central Avenue Southeast (-102.754091, 47.371955)
End: College Drive North (-98.865208, 48.112779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.08 L · about $32.96
Round trip
$65.92
17.48 gal · 66.16 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Killdeer, ND and Devils Lake, ND. The current time in Killdeer is 00:31:30, although it is 01:31:30 in Devils Lake.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.