Drive or Fly: Harvey, ND to Valley City, ND?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for DVL–JMS. At 133 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 34m

Distance

133.1 mi

Total Cost

$64

CO2

54 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$29

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 21m

13m in the air

Air Distance

108 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

27 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Harvey, ND → DVL 80m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JMS → Valley City, ND 48m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Harvey, ND DVL — Devils Lake Regional Airport 53 mi, ~80m drive

Valley City, ND JMS — Jamestown Regional Airport 32 mi, ~48m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DVL and JMS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 40m

3h 32m on rail

Total Cost

$36

CO2

11 kg

Route

Empire Builder

Door-to-Door Timeline

Harvey, ND → Rugby Amtrak Station 62m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 212m

Arrival 10m

Fargo Amtrak Station → Valley City, ND 86m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $36) $36

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Rugby Amtrak Station 42 mi, ~62m drive

To Fargo Amtrak Station 58 mi, ~86m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 34m	4h 21m	6h 40m
Total cost (1 person)	$64	$124	$36
Carbon footprint	54 kg CO₂	27 kg CO₂	11 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

133.1 mi 2h 33m

via US 52; US 281, I 94; US 52, US 52

Alternative (+14 min)

158.6 mi 2h 48m

via I 94, ND 3

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Harvey, ND to Valley City, ND with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.