How far is Valley City, ND from Belfield, ND?
The driving distance from Valley City, ND to Belfield, ND is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Burleigh County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley City and Belfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley City and Belfield.
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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
122.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Continue straight
125.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1297 ft · 39 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
2719 ft · 39 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Turn right onto Highway 10 East
2171 ft · 1 min · Highway 10 East
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Turn left onto Main Street North
2015 ft · 60 sec · Main Street North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northwest
10 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley City and Belfield.
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 94 West
Continue straight
125 mi · 02h 02m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Valley City and Partly Sunny near Belfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley City to Belfield?
The road trip is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Menoken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Valley City and 126.1 miles from Belfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.45 one way or $66.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Valley City and Belfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Valley City and Partly Sunny near Belfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley City and Belfield. Straight-line distance: 245.27 mi (394.73 km).
#1 Valley City
City in North Dakota
| Population | 6,323 |
| Coordinates | 46.9233100, -98.0031500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belfield
Human settlement in Stark County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 46.8852900, -103.1996200 |
| Altitude | 788 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belfield (-103.19962, 46.88529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $33.45 | $66.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.72 | $75.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.28 | $82.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.05 | $94.09 |
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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