How far is Valley City, ND from Fort Totten, ND?
The driving distance from Valley City, ND to Fort Totten, ND is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Stutsman County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley City and Fort Totten.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley City and Fort Totten.
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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
30.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamestown
1050 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Business Loop East
1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1013 ft · 17 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
128 m · 7 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 10th Street Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest
41.6 mi · 48 min · 5th Street Northwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
1.4 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 281 Northeast
56 m · 6 sec · Highway 281 Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 281 Northeast
36.5 mi · 50 min · Highway 281 Northeast
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Turn right onto State Highway 57
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 57
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Turn right onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7
1.4 km · 2 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
160 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Ephriam Hill Road
150 m · 19 sec · Ephriam Hill Road
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
45 m · 6 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley City and Fort Totten.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
5th Street Northwest
Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest
41.6 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.
Chance Rain And Snow leaving Valley City and Chance Light Rain near Fort Totten.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley City to Fort Totten?
The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Edmunds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Valley City and 60.6 miles from Fort Totten.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Valley City and Chance Light Rain near Fort Totten.
Stop Ideas Near Edmunds
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 Edmunds.
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley City and Fort Totten. Straight-line distance: 86.42 mi (139.08 km).
#1 Valley City
City in North Dakota
| Population | 6,323 |
| Coordinates | 46.9233100, -98.0031500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Totten
Fort Totten is a place in North Dakota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.9800000, -98.9929000 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Totten (-98.9929, 47.98)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
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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