Origin
New Town, ND
Afternoon in New Town on Monday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Town, ND to Valley City, ND
Drive Time
4h 57m
Distance
279.8 mi
450 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 44m
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6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 7m
12 PM
5h 5m
3 PM
5h 9m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Town, ND
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Valley City, ND
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Trip Overview
Spanning 279.6 miles across the North Dakota Great Plains, this journey from New Town to Valley City takes approximately 4 hours and 16 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, it is perfectly suited as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget about $42 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this route involves a sequence of local roads, including West Central Avenue, Eagle Drive, and Central Avenue, rather than major interstate corridors. It is a straightforward, practical transit between two Great Plains communities that offers a consistent travel experience from start to finish.
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
139.9 miles from New Town, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the region. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies entirely on local roads, resulting in a 0% highway share. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West Central Avenue, you will find yourself navigating frequent turns rather than cruising on long, straightaways. This makes the drive feel more engaged and less predictable than a standard highway route. You will notice the character of the road remains consistent, requiring you to remain alert to the changing navigation cues along the path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 83 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 83 and I 94. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Central Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 57m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Eagle Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): 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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West Central Avenue
Turn right onto West Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Eagle Drive
Turn left onto Eagle Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
146.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
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US 83
Turn left onto US 83 toward Fargo
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Fargo
5
277.7 mi into trip
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~4h 54m in
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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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from New Town, ND to Valley City, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Fargo along the way.
Fargo
146.5 mi in
|
~2h 49m
|
via US 83
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 83 | 102.5 mi | 1h 46m |
| I 94 | 81.5 mi | 1h 17m |
| US-83 S | 26.1 mi | 29m |
| 247th Avenue Southwest | 25.9 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 23 | 18 mi | 22m |
| 39th Street Northwest | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| US Highway 83 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| State Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 83
— 102.5 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Town, ND and Valley City, ND.
1
Start on this road
327 ft
·
26 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Central Avenue
191 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto Eagle Drive
268 ft
·
13 sec
·
Eagle Drive
4
Turn right onto Central Avenue
371 ft
·
21 sec
·
Central Avenue
5
Turn left onto ND 23; ND 1804
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on ND 23; ND 1804
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 23
7
Enter roundabout onto ND 23; ND 1804
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 23
8
Continue on ND 23; ND 1804
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 23
9
Continue on ND 23
12 mi
·
13 min
·
39th Street Northwest
10
Continue on ND 23
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Highway 23
11
Continue on ND 23
16 mi
·
18 min
·
247th Avenue Southwest
12
Continue on ND 23
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 23
13
Continue on ND 23
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
247th Avenue Southwest
14
Turn right onto US 83
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 83
15
Continue on US 83
26 mi
·
29 min
·
US-83 S
16
Continue on US 83; ND 200; ND 1804
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 83; ND 200; ND 1804
17
Continue on US 83; ND 1804
49 mi
·
54 min
·
US 83; ND 1804
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83; ND 1804
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Street
19
Turn left onto US 83
50 mi
·
47 min
·
US 83
Toward Fargo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 94
82 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 94
21
Take the exit onto I 94 Business
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 94 Business
Exit 290
Toward I 94 BUS: Valley City
22
Turn left onto I 94 Business
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
24th Avenue Southwest
23
At end of road, turn right onto I 94 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
I 94 Business
Trip Plan
Since this 4-hour and 16-minute drive is designed as a single-day trip, aim to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. You only have one planned stop on the itinerary, so use that break wisely to stretch your legs and refresh before completing the remainder of the 279.6-mile trek. Keep your $42 fuel budget in mind and top off your tank before departing New Town to ensure a smooth, worry-free journey. Because you are navigating local roads like Eagle Drive and Central Avenue, stay vigilant with your GPS or maps, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires frequent course checks compared to a typical highway drive.
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 139.9 miles from New Town, ND, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.5 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.9 miles or 2h 40m 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 8m
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 New Town, 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 New Town, ND
This is one driving day of about 279.8 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Town, 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 83 for about 102.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.9 mi from New Town, ND · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 139.9 miles from New Town, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.5 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.50 one way
$85.00 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.85 | $93.70 |
| premium | $4.80 | $52.82 | $105.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $62.16 | $124.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.9 | 1 | $29.38 | $13.43 |
| Efficient EV | 70 | 0 | $24.48 | $11.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.9 | 1 | $39.17 | $17.91 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Valley City on Monday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 57m 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 New Town, ND to Valley City, ND covers 279.8 miles and takes about 4h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 83, I 94, US-83 S. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.9 miles from New Town, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.50 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 4h 57m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Eagle Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from New Town, ND to Valley City, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Fargo along the way.
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