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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
279.63 mi
04h 58m
Flight
221.97 mi
357.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.97 mi
Kilometers
357.22 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.63 mi
Kilometers
450.02 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Town
Wed, Apr 15, 2:43 AM CDT
Return by in Valley City
Wed, Apr 15, 7:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley City
2026-04-14T21:45
Arrive New Town
Wed, Apr 15, 2:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Midway
ND

Township in Stutsman County, North Dakota

From Valley City
139.5 mi
02h 29m
To New Town
140.1 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph NNE
Destination
50°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    122.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Bismarck, Minot

    1619 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on State Street

    49.1 mi · 55 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 247th Avenue Southeast

    10.1 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23

  12. 12

    Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest

    16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23

  14. 14

    Continue on 39th Street Northwest

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23

    10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23

    51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1132 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    113 m · 21 sec · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Drive

    82 m · 14 sec · Eagle Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    58 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    100 m · 24 sec

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
131 mi · 47%
State Street
90.3 mi · 32%
State Highway 23
18 mi · 6%
247th Avenue Southwest
16 mi · 6%
39th Street Northwest
11.7 mi · 4%
247th Avenue Southeast
10.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.6 mi
222 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
02h 29m from Valley City
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Valley City

#1 Valley City

City in North Dakota

Population6,323
Coordinates46.9233100, -98.0031500
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
New Town

#2 New Town

Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic

Population2,592
Coordinates47.9808500, -102.4901800
Altitude579
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley City (-98.00315, 46.92331)
End: New Town (-102.49018, 47.98085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.35 L · about $37.22
Round trip
$74.44
19.74 gal · 74.7 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley City and New Town. The current time is 21:45:46.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.