How far is Valley City, ND from Park River, ND?
The driving distance from Valley City, ND to Park River, ND is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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 02h 38m.
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, United States of America
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 Park River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley City and Park River.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 32
12.6 mi · 15 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on State Highway 32
5.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on 4th Street South
2771 ft · 2 min · 4th Street South
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Continue on State Highway 32
22.3 mi · 26 min · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto United States Highway 2
5.5 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 2
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
27.3 mi · 32 min · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto State Highway 17
4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 17
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Continue on Park Street West
1.1 mi · 3 min · Park Street West
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Turn left
42 m · 10 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 Park River.
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 Park River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley City to Park River?
The road trip is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Valley City and 65.9 miles from Park River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 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 Park River.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
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 Sharon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley City and Park River. Straight-line distance: 102.66 mi (165.21 km).
#1 Valley City
City in North Dakota
| Population | 6,323 |
| Coordinates | 46.9233100, -98.0031500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park River
City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,305 |
| Coordinates | 48.3986000, -97.7412000 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park River (-97.7412, 48.3986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.66 | $49.33 |
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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