How far is Valley City, ND from Belcourt, ND?
The driving distance from Valley City, ND to Belcourt, ND is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain And Snow
Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley City and Belcourt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley City and Belcourt.
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Start on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 1 North: Rogers
1224 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
28 mi · 33 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Wheat Street
2196 ft · 1 min · Wheat Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
8.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 1
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Turn left onto State Highway 200
6.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 200
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
43.3 mi · 50 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on 6th Street East
1 mi · 2 min · 6th Street East
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Continue on State Highway 1
41.1 mi · 47 min · State Highway 1
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
15.5 mi · 18 min · State Highway 66
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1609 ft · 29 sec · 1st Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 66
6.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 66
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 20
9.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 20
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Turn left onto State Highway 5
19.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 5
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Continue on State Highway 5
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 5
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At the end of the road, turn right
24.9 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto 44th Avenue Northeast
4 m · 1 sec · 44th Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 44th Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley City and Belcourt.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 1
Turn right onto State Highway 1
43.3 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow leaving Valley City and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Belcourt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley City to Belcourt?
The road trip is about 215.1 miles (346.2 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Brocket is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Valley City and 107.7 miles from Belcourt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 8:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Valley City and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Belcourt.
Stop Ideas Near Brocket
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 Brocket.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley City and Belcourt. Straight-line distance: 155.03 mi (249.49 km).
#1 Valley City
City in North Dakota
| Population | 6,323 |
| Coordinates | 46.9233100, -98.0031500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belcourt
Census-designated place in Rolette County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,078 |
| Coordinates | 48.8391700, -99.7448700 |
| Altitude | 598 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belcourt (-99.74487, 48.83917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.32 | $70.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.26 | $80.51 |
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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