How far is Valley City, ND from New Town, ND?
The driving distance from Valley City, ND to New Town, ND is about 279.6 miles (450 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222 miles (357.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Stutsman County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley City and New Town.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley City and New Town.
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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
8.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Bismarck, Minot
1619 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Street
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Keep slight right to continue on State Street
49.1 mi · 55 min · State Street
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
35.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto 247th Avenue Southeast
10.1 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23
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Continue on 39th Street Northwest
11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23
51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
1132 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
113 m · 21 sec · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Drive
82 m · 14 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
58 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left
100 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley City and New Town.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Chance Rain And Snow leaving Valley City and Chance Rain And Snow near New Town.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley City to New Town?
The road trip is about 279.6 miles (450 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.5 miles from Valley City and 140.1 miles from New Town.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222 miles (357.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.22 one way or $74.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Valley City and Chance Rain And Snow near New Town.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley City and New Town. Straight-line distance: 221.97 mi (357.22 km).
#1 Valley City
City in North Dakota
| Population | 6,323 |
| Coordinates | 46.9233100, -98.0031500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Town
Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic
| Population | 2,592 |
| Coordinates | 47.9808500, -102.4901800 |
| Altitude | 579 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Town (-102.49018, 47.98085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.22 | $74.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.98 | $83.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.93 | $91.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.35 | $104.70 |
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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