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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.09 mi
04h 15m
Flight
155.03 mi
249.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.03 mi
Kilometers
249.49 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.09 mi
Kilometers
346.16 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belcourt
Wed, Apr 15, 2:01 AM CDT
Return by in Valley City
Wed, Apr 15, 6:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley City
2026-04-14T21:46
Arrive Belcourt
Wed, Apr 15, 2:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley City
9:00 PM CDT
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
Brocket
ND

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

From Valley City
107.4 mi
02h 07m
To Belcourt
107.7 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph NNE
Destination
49°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward ND 1 North: Rogers

    1224 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 1

    28 mi · 33 min · State Highway 1

  6. 6

    Continue on Wheat Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · Wheat Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 1

    8.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 1

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 200

    6.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 200

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 1

    43.3 mi · 50 min · State Highway 1

  10. 10

    Continue on 6th Street East

    1 mi · 2 min · 6th Street East

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 1

    41.1 mi · 47 min · State Highway 1

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    15.5 mi · 18 min · State Highway 66

  13. 13

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1609 ft · 29 sec · 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 66

    6.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 66

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 20

    9.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 20

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 5

    19.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 5

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 5

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 5

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    24.9 mi · 33 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 44th Avenue Northeast

    4 m · 1 sec · 44th Avenue Northeast

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 1
121 mi · 56%
State Highway 66
21.6 mi · 10%
State Highway 5
20.9 mi · 10%
State Highway 20
9.13 mi · 4%
I 94 West
7.3 mi · 3%
State Highway 200
6.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.1 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brocket
02h 07m from Valley City
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Devils Lake

39 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.
RAIL

Grand Forks

98 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley City and Belcourt. Straight-line distance: 155.03 mi (249.49 km).

Valley City

#1 Valley City

City in North Dakota

Population6,323
Coordinates46.9233100, -98.0031500
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Belcourt

#2 Belcourt

Census-designated place in Rolette County, North Dakota

Population2,078
Coordinates48.8391700, -99.7448700
Altitude598
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley City (-98.00315, 46.92331)
End: Belcourt (-99.74487, 48.83917)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.73 L · about $28.62
Round trip
$57.24
15.18 gal · 57.46 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley City and Belcourt. The current time is 21:46:38.

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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.