How far is Valley City, ND from Lisbon, ND?
The driving distance from Valley City, ND to Lisbon, ND is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 01h 00m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley City and Lisbon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley City and Lisbon.
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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
8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 32: Oriska, Fingal
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 32
16.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1204 ft · 41 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 32
3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 32
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 46
6.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 46
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Turn right onto State Highway 32
12.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on Main Street
2786 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue East
21 m · 2 sec · 5th Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley City and Lisbon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 32
Turn right onto State Highway 32
16.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Valley City and Chance Light Rain near Lisbon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley City to Lisbon?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Nome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Valley City and 25.1 miles from Lisbon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Valley City and Chance Light Rain near Lisbon.
Stop Ideas Near Nome
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 Nome.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley City and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 36.61 mi (58.92 km).
#1 Valley City
City in North Dakota
| Population | 6,323 |
| Coordinates | 46.9233100, -98.0031500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lisbon
City in North Dakota
| Population | 2,015 |
| Coordinates | 46.4416300, -97.6812100 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lisbon (-97.68121, 46.44163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.67 | $13.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
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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