How far is Thompson, ND from Valley City, ND?
The driving distance from Thompson, ND to Valley City, ND is about 103.1 miles (166 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
Township in Ward County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thompson and Valley City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson and Valley City.
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Start on Broadway Street
2600 ft · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on State Highway 15
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 15
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Take the ramp right toward I 29 South: Fargo
1374 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Argusville
1309 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto 25 Street Southeast
1.1 mi · 1 min · 25 Street Southeast
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Continue on 25 Street Souteast
6 mi · 7 min · 25 Street Souteast
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Continue on 25 Street Southeast
6 mi · 7 min · 25 Street Southeast
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Turn left onto State Highway 18
10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 18
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Turn right onto 5th Street North
603 ft · 17 sec · 5th Street North
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Continue on 35th Street Southeast
2 mi · 2 min · 35th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 153rd Avenue Southeast
1.9 mi · 5 min · 153rd Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 West
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 BUS: Valley City
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thompson and Valley City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
51 mi · 00h 48m
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 Thompson and Sunny near Valley City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thompson to Valley City?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (166 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Newman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Thompson and 45 miles from Valley City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thompson and Sunny near Valley City.
Stop Ideas Near Newman
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 Newman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thompson and Valley City. Straight-line distance: 72.11 mi (116.05 km).
#1 Thompson
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,027 |
| Coordinates | 47.7735900, -97.1098000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley City
City in North Dakota
| Population | 6,323 |
| Coordinates | 46.9233100, -98.0031500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-98.003152, 46.923359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.73 | $27.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.94 | $33.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.31 | $38.61 |
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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