How far is New Salem, ND from Devils Lake, ND?
The driving distance from New Salem, ND to Devils Lake, ND is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Salem and Devils Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Salem and Devils Lake.
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Start on Elm Avenue
131 m · 21 sec · Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street North
963 ft · 47 sec · 5th Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ash Avenue
1095 ft · 24 sec · Ash Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street North
1.4 km · 2 min · 8th Street North
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Take the ramp right
1326 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
72.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 3 North: Steele, Tuttle
1229 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
41.4 mi · 48 min · State Highway 3
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 200
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
21 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3
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Turn left onto United States Highway 52
2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
17.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right onto State Highway 19
8.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on State Highway 19
25.1 mi · 29 min · State Highway 19
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 19
19.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on 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 New Salem 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.
8th Street North
Merge slight left
72.6 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Salem 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 New Salem to Devils Lake?
The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Hurdsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from New Salem and 102.8 miles from Devils Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Salem and Partly Sunny near Devils Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Hurdsfield
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 Hurdsfield.
Rugby station
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Salem and Devils Lake. Straight-line distance: 147.67 mi (237.65 km).
#1 New Salem
City in Morton County, North Dakota
| Population | 1,006 |
| Coordinates | 46.8450000, -101.4112500 |
| Altitude | 662 |
| 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: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.41 | $78.82 |
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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