How far is Valley City, ND from Hazen, ND?
The driving distance from Valley City, ND to Hazen, ND is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (277 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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 03h 29m.
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.
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley City and Hazen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley City and Hazen.
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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
39.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right
1418 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 31
30.3 mi · 35 min · State Highway 31
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200 Alternate
9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 200 Alternate
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northeast
139 m · 20 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on County Road 18
761 ft · 33 sec · County Road 18
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Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast
625 ft · 28 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
112 m · 16 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Main Street East
1014 ft · 45 sec · Main Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley City and Hazen.
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
Merge slight left
122 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Valley City and Sunny near Hazen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley City to Hazen?
The road trip is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Driscoll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from Valley City and 102.6 miles from Hazen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.1 miles (277 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.26 one way or $54.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley City and Sunny near Hazen.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley City and Hazen. Straight-line distance: 172.11 mi (276.99 km).
#1 Valley City
City in North Dakota
| Population | 6,323 |
| Coordinates | 46.9233100, -98.0031500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hazen
City in North Dakota, USA
| Population | 2,332 |
| Coordinates | 47.2944500, -101.6226600 |
| Altitude | 532 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hazen (-101.62266, 47.29445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.26 | $54.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.75 | $61.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.65 | $67.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.35 | $76.70 |
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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