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

The driving distance from Mekinock, ND to Devils Lake, ND is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
79.43 mi
01h 16m
Flight
69.69 mi
112.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.69 mi
Kilometers
112.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.43 mi
Kilometers
127.83 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Devils Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM CDT
Return by in Mekinock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mekinock
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Devils Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mekinock
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
Michigan
ND

City in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States

From Mekinock
39.7 mi
00h 38m
To Devils Lake
39.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 29 mph S
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 Mekinock and Devils Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Street Northeast

    5.3 mi · 13 min · 25th Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway B3

    116 m · 13 sec · Highway B3

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 2 West: Devils Lake

    1984 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto 18th Avenue

    24.9 mi · 28 min · 18th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Highway 2

    5.5 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 2

  6. 6

    Continue on 41st Street Northeast

    20.6 mi · 23 min · 41st Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 2 East

    22 mi · 41 min · Highway 2 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto College Drive South

    1.2 km · 2 min · College Drive South

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Drive North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
18th Avenue
24.9 mi · 31%
Highway 2 East
22 mi · 28%
41st Street Northeast
20.6 mi · 26%
United States Highway 2
5.5 mi · 7%
25th Street Northeast
5.32 mi · 7%
College Drive South
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

18th Avenue

Merge slight left onto 18th Avenue

24.9 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Michigan
00h 38m from Mekinock
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Mekinock 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 Mekinock to Devils Lake?

The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Michigan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Mekinock and 39.8 miles from Devils Lake.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Mekinock and Rain Likely near Devils Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Michigan

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

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

RAIL

Devils Lake

56 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Grand Forks

76 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mekinock and Devils Lake. Straight-line distance: 69.69 mi (112.15 km).

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#1 Mekinock

Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota

Population2,387
Coordinates48.0127700, -97.3634200
Altitude262
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: 25th Street Northeast (-97.363604, 48.012771)
End: College Drive North (-98.865208, 48.112779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.61 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.12
5.6 gal · 21.22 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.56 $21.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.65 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.30 $14.85 $29.70

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 Mekinock and Devils Lake. The current time is 00:37:36.

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.