How far is Valley City, ND from Horace, ND?
The driving distance from Valley City, ND to Horace, ND is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
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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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Cass County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain And Snow
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley City and Horace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley City and Horace.
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Start on West Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 East: Fargo
1124 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sheyenne Street
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Sheyenne Street
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Sheyenne Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Sheyenne Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley City and Horace.
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 East
Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 00h 49m
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 Horace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley City to Horace?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Wheatland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Valley City and 30.4 miles from Horace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 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 Horace.
Stop Ideas Near Wheatland
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 Wheatland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley City and Horace. Straight-line distance: 53.19 mi (85.6 km).
#1 Valley City
City in North Dakota
| Population | 6,323 |
| Coordinates | 46.9233100, -98.0031500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horace
City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,128 |
| Coordinates | 46.7588600, -96.9037000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horace (-96.9037, 46.75886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
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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