Origin
Valley City, ND
Night in Valley City on Tuesday
Local time
10:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valley City, ND to Harvey, ND
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
132.7 mi
213 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
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6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valley City, ND
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Trip Overview
The drive from Valley City, ND to Harvey, ND covers 132.7 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 I 94 West, Jamestown, Business Loop East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.75 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
66.3 miles from Valley City, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 33m drive with frequent turns across 132.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 West 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Valley City, ND to Harvey, ND is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Valley City, ND to Harvey, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jamestown | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Business Loop East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 12th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 10th Street Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 94 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley City, ND and Harvey, ND.
1
Start on West Main Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
2
Take the ramp straight toward I 94 West
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 94 West
3
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
28 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward Jamestown
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Jamestown
5
Turn left onto Business Loop East
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Business Loop East
6
Continue on 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
12th Avenue
7
Continue on 12th Avenue
420 ft
·
7 sec
·
12th Avenue
8
Continue on 10th Street Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street Southeast
9
Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue South
10
Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest
42 mi
·
48 min
·
5th Street Northwest
11
Continue on 4th Avenue South
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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4th Avenue South
12
Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Street South
13
Turn right onto 19th Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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19th Avenue South
14
Turn left onto United States Highway 52
23 mi
·
26 min
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United States Highway 52
15
Turn right onto US-52
28 mi
·
32 min
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US-52
16
Continue on United State Highway 52
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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United State Highway 52
17
Turn right onto 31st Avenue Northeast
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
31st Avenue Northeast
18
Turn slight right onto 10th Street East
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
10th Street East
19
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
440 ft
·
12 sec
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Lincoln Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
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 66.3 miles from Valley City, ND, or about 1h 16m 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.3 miles or 1h 16m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harvey, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Valley City, 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 Valley City, ND
This is one driving day of about 132.7 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Valley City, 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 66.3 mi from Valley City, ND · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 66.3 miles from Valley City, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Harvey, ND
The final approach into Harvey, 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 Harvey, 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
$20.75 one way
$41.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.78 | $45.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.54 | $51.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
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: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.93 | $6.37 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.58 | $8.49 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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
Harvey, ND
Night in Harvey on Tuesday
Local time
10:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Jamestown, ND
66 mi in
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
2 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 Valley City, ND to Harvey, ND covers 132.7 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 I 94 West, Jamestown, Business Loop East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.3 miles from Valley City, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.75 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 Valley City, ND to Harvey, ND is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Valley City, ND to Harvey, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Valley City, ND to Harvey, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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