Drive or Fly: Hazen, ND to Devils Lake, 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 BIS–DVL. At 197 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 58m

Distance

197.9 mi

Total Cost

$79

CO2

80 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$44

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

3h 49m

17m in the air

Air Distance

140 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

36 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hazen, ND → BIS 82m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 17m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DVL → Devils Lake, ND 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Hazen, ND BIS — Bismarck Municipal Airport 55 mi, ~82m drive

Devils Lake, ND DVL — Devils Lake Regional Airport 2 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BIS and DVL. 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

4h 21m

1h 51m on rail

Total Cost

$23

CO2

7 kg

Route

Empire Builder

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hazen, ND → Minot Amtrak Station 100m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 111m

Arrival 10m

Devils Lake Amtrak Station → Devils Lake, ND 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $23) $23

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

Stations

From Minot Amtrak Station 67 mi, ~100m drive

To Devils Lake Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m 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	3h 58m	3h 49m	4h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$79	$126	$23
Carbon footprint	80 kg CO₂	36 kg CO₂	7 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

197.9 mi 3h 58m

via ND 200, ND 19, ND 3

Alternative (+4 min)

207.3 mi 4h 3m

via US 2; ND 14, US 83; ND 1804, ND 200

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Hazen, ND to Devils Lake, ND with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.