How far is West Fargo, ND from Devils Lake, ND?

The driving distance from West Fargo, ND to Devils Lake, ND is about 165.9 miles (267 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.92 mi
02h 30m
Flight
125.4 mi
201.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.4 mi
Kilometers
201.81 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.92 mi
Kilometers
267.02 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Devils Lake
Wed, Apr 29, 11:31 PM CDT
Return by in West Fargo
Thu, Apr 30, 2:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Fargo
2026-04-29T21:01
Arrive Devils Lake
Wed, Apr 29, 11:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Fargo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Grand Forks
ND

City in North Dakota, United States

From West Fargo
82.9 mi
01h 15m
To Devils Lake
83 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
30°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Fargo and Devils Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Fargo and Devils Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue West

    38 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    750 ft · 23 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Avenue East

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Avenue East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Grand Forks, Grand Forks Airport, Grand Forks Air Force Base, East Grand Forks, Minnesota

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 2: Grand Forks International Airport, Grand Forks Air Force Base, Turtle River State Park

    40 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gateway Drive

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Gateway Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on 18th Avenue

    34.2 mi · 38 min · 18th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 2

    5.5 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 2

  11. 11

    Continue on 41st Street Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · 41st Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on 42nd Street Northeast

    17.8 mi · 20 min · 42nd Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 2 East

    22 mi · 41 min · Highway 2 East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto College Drive South

    1.2 km · 2 min · College Drive South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Drive North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Fargo and Devils Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue East
78.7 mi · 47%
18th Avenue
34.2 mi · 21%
Highway 2 East
22 mi · 13%
42nd Street Northeast
17.8 mi · 11%
United States Highway 2
5.5 mi · 3%
Gateway Drive
3.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Avenue East

Merge slight left

75.6 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
125.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Forks
01h 15m from West Fargo
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Fargo and Mostly Cloudy near Devils Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Fargo to Devils Lake?

The road trip is about 165.9 miles (267 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Grand Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from West Fargo and 83 miles from Devils Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Fargo and Mostly Cloudy near Devils Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Forks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grand Forks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall Lot B

East Grand Forks , MN
401University Ave, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Parking lot
Grand Forks City Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Grand Forks City Hall

Grand Forks , ND
255 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.4 mi away

Grand Forks Municipal Court

Grand Forks , ND
1701 N Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Rating 3.0/5 3 reviews City courthouse
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall Lot A

East Grand Forks , MN
412 2nd Ave N, East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Forks.

RAIL

Grand Forks

6 mi away
5555 DeMers Avenue
RAIL

Fargo

118 mi away
420 4th Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Fargo and Devils Lake. Straight-line distance: 125.4 mi (201.81 km).

West Fargo

#1 West Fargo

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population38,194
Coordinates46.8749700, -96.9003600
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Devils Lake

#2 Devils Lake

City in North Dakota, United States of America

Population7,229
Coordinates48.1127800, -98.8651200
Altitude441
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue West (-96.900364, 46.874799)
End: College Drive North (-98.865208, 48.112779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.16 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.12
11.7 gal · 44.32 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.06 $44.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.65 $27.23 $54.45
Diesel $5.30 $31.03 $62.06

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Fargo and Devils Lake. The current time is 21:01:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.