Origin
Devils Lake, ND
Afternoon in Devils Lake on Thursday
Local time
1:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Devils Lake, ND to Killdeer, ND
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
254.8 mi
410 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
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6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Devils Lake, ND
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Killdeer, ND
Veronika Andrews
Trip Overview
The drive from Devils Lake, ND to Killdeer, ND covers 254.8 miles and takes about 5h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 4th Street Northwest, Highway 2 West, US-2 W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
127.4 miles from Devils Lake, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 5m. Total distance: 254.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 5m drive with frequent turns across 254.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
4th Street Northwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Devils Lake, ND to Killdeer, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Street Northwest | — | — |
| Highway 2 West | — | — |
| US-2 W | — | — |
| 62nd Street Northeast | — | — |
| 57th Street North | — | — |
| 4th Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 2 | — | — |
| US 83 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
4th Street Northwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devils Lake, ND and Killdeer, ND.
1
Start on College Drive North
364 ft
·
15 sec
·
College Drive North
2
Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
4th Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto Highway 2 West
58 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Highway 2 West
4
Continue on US-2 W
22 mi
·
23 min
·
US-2 W
5
Continue on 62nd Street Northeast
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
62nd Street Northeast
6
Continue on 57th Street North
22 mi
·
24 min
·
57th Street North
7
Continue on 4th Avenue
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
4th Avenue
8
Continue on US-2 W
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
US-2 W
9
Continue on US Highway 2
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US Highway 2
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 83: Air Base, Bismarck
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 83: Air Base, Bismarck
11
Keep slight left
141 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn left onto South Broadway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway
13
Continue on US-83 S
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US-83 S
14
Continue on US Highway 83
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 83
15
Turn right onto 247th Avenue Southwest
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
247th Avenue Southwest
16
Continue on State Highway 23
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 23
17
Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
16 mi
·
18 min
·
247th Avenue Southwest
18
Continue on State Highway 23
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Highway 23
19
Continue on 39th Street Northwest
12 mi
·
13 min
·
39th Street Northwest
20
Continue on State Highway 23
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 23
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 23
22
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 23
23
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on State Highway 23
11 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 23
25
Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Memorial Highway
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
27
Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway
31 mi
·
40 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22 Business
184 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Highway 22 Business
29
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22 Business
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 22 Business
30
Continue on Central Avenue Northwest
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Central Avenue Northwest
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 127.4 miles from Devils Lake, ND, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 56 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.4 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Killdeer, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Devils Lake, ND so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Devils Lake, ND
This is one driving day of about 254.8 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Devils Lake, ND.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.4 mi from Devils Lake, ND · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.4 miles from Devils Lake, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Killdeer, ND
The final approach into Killdeer, ND usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Killdeer, ND.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.84 one way
$79.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.74 | $87.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $49.03 | $98.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.26 | $112.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.75 | $12.23 |
| Efficient EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.29 | $10.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.9 | 1 | $35.67 | $16.31 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Killdeer, ND
Afternoon in Killdeer on Thursday
Local time
12:14 PM
MDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Devils Lake, ND to Killdeer, ND covers 254.8 miles and takes about 5h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 4th Street Northwest, Highway 2 West, US-2 W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.4 miles from Devils Lake, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Devils Lake, ND to Killdeer, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Devils Lake, ND to Killdeer, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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