How far is Valley City, ND from Mekinock, ND?
The driving distance from Valley City, ND to Mekinock, ND is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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.
City in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Likely
Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley City and Mekinock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley City and Mekinock.
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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 · 38 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
37 mi · 44 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on State Highway 200
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2532 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1112 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 200
18 mi · 21 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 18
7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on Dakota Avenue South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dakota Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 18
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left onto 25th Street Northeast
12 mi · 17 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Continue on Highway B3
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway B3
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Continue on 25th Street Northeast
5.3 mi · 13 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley City and Mekinock.
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 left onto State Highway 32
37 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Valley City and Chance Light Snow near Mekinock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley City to Mekinock?
The road trip is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Valley City and 54.2 miles from Mekinock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Valley City and Chance Light Snow near Mekinock.
Stop Ideas Near Finley
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 Finley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley City and Mekinock. Straight-line distance: 80.99 mi (130.34 km).
#1 Valley City
City in North Dakota
| Population | 6,323 |
| Coordinates | 46.9233100, -98.0031500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mekinock
Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,387 |
| Coordinates | 48.0127700, -97.3634200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mekinock (-97.36342, 48.01277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.41 | $28.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
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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