Origin
Harvey, ND
Night in Harvey on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harvey, ND to Valley City, ND
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
133.1 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harvey, ND
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Valley City, ND
Isabelli Pontes
Trip Overview
The drive from Harvey, ND to Valley City, ND covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US-52, I 94, United States Highway 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.7 miles on US-52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.6 miles from Harvey, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 133.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 33m highway drive covering 133.1 miles, with most of the trip on US-52 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 69.7 miles on US-52.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US-52 is the longest continuous segment at about 69.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US-52 and I 94. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 52 Business / 10th Street East.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harvey, ND to Valley City, ND is easy. At 2h 33m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 52 Business / 10th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 53.6 miles (1605 / 19th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles (7th Street South): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 52 Business / 10th Street East
Turn left onto US 52 Business / 10th Street East
Navigation decision point
5
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
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1605 / 19th Avenue
Turn right onto 1605 / 19th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
7th Street South
Turn left onto 7th Street South
Navigation decision point
4
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
US 52; US 281 / 4th Avenue South
Turn right onto US 52; US 281 / 4th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
131 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
|
I 94 Business
Take the exit onto I 94 Business toward I 94 BUS: Valley City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 290
Toward I 94 BUS: Valley City
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US-52 | 69.7 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 94 | 30.6 mi | 28m |
| United States Highway 52 | 23 mi | 26m |
| Brewster Street East | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 1st Avenue North | 1 mi | 1m |
| 7th Street South | 1 mi | 2m |
| 19th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US-52
— 69.7 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harvey, ND and Valley City, ND.
1
Start on Lincoln Avenue
441 ft
·
17 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 52 Business
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
10th Street East
3
Continue on US 52 Business
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brewster Street East
4
Turn left onto US 52
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
United State Highway 52
5
Continue on US 52
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US-52
6
Turn left onto US 52; ND 200
23 mi
·
26 min
·
United States Highway 52
7
Turn right onto 1605
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
19th Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Street South
9
Turn right onto US 52; US 281
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
4th Avenue South
10
Continue on US 52; US 281
42 mi
·
48 min
·
US-52
11
Turn right onto US 52; US 281
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue North
12
Turn slight right onto 10th Street Southeast
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
10th Street Southeast
13
Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
12th Avenue
14
Continue on Business Loop East
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Business Loop East
15
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
16
Merge onto I 94; US 52
31 mi
·
28 min
·
I 94; US 52
17
Take the exit onto I 94 Business
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 94 Business
Exit 290
Toward I 94 BUS: Valley City
18
Turn left onto I 94 Business
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
24th Avenue Southwest
19
At end of road, turn right onto I 94 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
I 94 Business
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.6 miles from Harvey, ND, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.7 miles.
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 29 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.6 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Valley City, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Harvey, ND so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Harvey, ND
This is one driving day of about 133.1 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Harvey, 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.
The longest stretch is on US-52 for about 69.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.6 mi from Harvey, ND · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.6 miles from Harvey, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US-52 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.7 miles.
Arriving in Valley City, ND
The final approach into Valley City, 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 Valley City, 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
$20.81 one way
$41.62 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.85 | $45.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.61 | $51.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.39 | $58.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.98 | $6.39 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.63 | $8.52 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Valley City, ND
Night in Valley City on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Harvey, ND to Valley City, ND covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US-52, I 94, United States Highway 52. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.6 miles from Harvey, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Harvey, ND to Valley City, ND is easy. At 2h 33m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 52 Business / 10th Street East): Navigation decision point; at 53.6 miles (1605 / 19th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.5 miles (7th Street South): Navigation decision point.
The route from Harvey, ND to Valley City, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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