How far is Valley City, ND from Harvey, ND?

The driving distance from Valley City, ND to Harvey, ND is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.65 mi
02h 33m
Flight
107.71 mi
173.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.71 mi
Kilometers
173.34 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.65 mi
Kilometers
213.48 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harvey
Wed, Apr 15, 12:18 AM CDT
Return by in Valley City
Wed, Apr 15, 2:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley City
2026-04-14T21:45
Arrive Harvey
Wed, Apr 15, 12:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Melville
ND

Unincorporated community in North Dakota

From Valley City
66.2 mi
01h 16m
To Harvey
66.4 mi
01h 16m

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
51°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Valley City and Harvey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley City and Harvey.

  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

    30.2 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamestown

    1050 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Business Loop East

    1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East

  6. 6

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1013 ft · 17 sec · 12th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    128 m · 7 sec · 12th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 10th Street Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest

    41.6 mi · 48 min · 5th Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1906 ft · 48 sec · 4th Avenue South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 7th Street South

    1.6 km · 2 min · 7th Street South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 19th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto United States Highway 52

    23 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52

  15. 15

    Turn right onto US-52

    28.1 mi · 32 min · US-52

  16. 16

    Continue on United State Highway 52

    1400 ft · 23 sec · United State Highway 52

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 31st Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 3 min · 31st Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto 10th Street East

    744 ft · 15 sec · 10th Street East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley City and Harvey.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street Northwest
41.6 mi · 31%
I 94 West
30.6 mi · 23%
US-52
28.1 mi · 21%
United States Highway 52
23 mi · 17%
31st Avenue Northeast
2.01 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
01h 16m from Valley City
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Valley City and Slight Chance Light Rain near Harvey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valley City to Harvey?

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Valley City and 66.4 miles from Harvey.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Valley City and Slight Chance Light Rain near Harvey.

Stop Ideas Near Melville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Devils Lake

87 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley City and Harvey. Straight-line distance: 107.71 mi (173.34 km).

Valley City

#1 Valley City

City in North Dakota

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

#2 Harvey

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

Population1,587
Coordinates47.7697200, -99.9354000
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley City (-98.00315, 46.92331)
End: Harvey (-99.9354, 47.76972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.72 L · about $17.65
Round trip
$35.30
9.36 gal · 35.44 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.65 $35.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.90 $39.81
Premium $4.65 $21.78 $43.56
Diesel $5.30 $24.82 $49.65

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 Harvey. The current time is 21:45:46.

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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.