Origin
Hazen, ND
Late night in Hazen on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazen, ND to Valley City, ND
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
204.9 mi
330 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
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6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazen, ND
Zulfugar Karimov
Valley City, ND
Isabelli Pontes
Trip Overview
This 204.9-mile journey from Hazen, North Dakota, to Valley City, North Dakota, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 3 hours and 3 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like Railroad Avenue, 4th Avenue Northeast, and County Road 18, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $31. Given its relatively short duration and turn-heavy profile, this route is best suited for a relaxed day trip rather than requiring an overnight stop. You'll be traversing the Great Plains region throughout your drive.
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
102.4 miles from Hazen, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 204.9-mile trip, as indicated by a 0% highway share. This means you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments, making it feel more like navigating through communities rather than a straightforward highway cruise. There isn't a 'longest stretch' specified, suggesting a continuous series of roads rather than long, uninterrupted segments. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local routes throughout its 3-hour duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Railroad Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 3m 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 Hazen, ND to Valley City, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 200 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 24th Avenue Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Railroad Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazen, ND and Valley City, ND.
1
Start on Main Street East
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street East
2
Continue on Railroad Avenue
367 ft
·
18 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
3
Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
4th Avenue Northeast
4
Continue on County Road 18
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
County Road 18
5
Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast
456 ft
·
24 sec
·
4th Avenue Northeast
6
Turn right onto State Highway 200
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 200
7
Turn right onto State Highway 31
30 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 31
8
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge slight left
163 mi
·
2 hr 36 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 BUS: Valley City
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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I 94 BUS: Valley City
11
Turn left onto 24th Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
24th Avenue Southwest
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
13
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 3 hours, this 204.9-mile route offers flexibility for departure times. Consider leaving mid-morning to allow for a leisurely start and to avoid any potential early morning fog common in the Great Plains. The route involves frequent turns, so staying alert and keeping your navigation active is key. With a fuel cost estimated at $31, you should have sufficient fuel for the trip, but it's always wise to top off before departing Hazen. Take advantage of the short drive by planning one stop for a quick break or to stretch your legs.
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 102.4 miles from Hazen, ND, or about 1h 31m 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 80 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.4 miles or 1h 31m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Valley City, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hazen, 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 Hazen, ND
This is one driving day of about 204.9 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hazen, 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 102.4 mi from Hazen, ND · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.4 miles from Hazen, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$32.03 one way
$64.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.17 | $70.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $39.43 | $78.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.24 | $90.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.51 | $9.84 |
| Efficient EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.93 | $8.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82 | 1 | $28.69 | $13.11 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
Late night in Valley City on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 AM
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
4 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
3h 3m 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 Hazen, ND to Valley City, ND covers 204.9 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Railroad Avenue, 4th Avenue Northeast, County Road 18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.4 miles from Hazen, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.03 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 3m 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 Hazen, ND to Valley City, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hazen, ND to Valley City, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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