Valley City, ND Road Trips

Valley City, ND serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 35-mile quick runs to 316-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Valley City, ND head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

12

Longest Drive

316.1 mi

Watford City, ND

Quickest Drive

36m

Jamestown, ND

Plan Around Valley City, ND

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Valley City, ND is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

New Town, ND to Valley City, ND 279.8 mi · 4h 57m Stanley, ND to Valley City, ND 260.1 mi · 5h 3m Bismarck, ND to Valley City, ND 135 mi · 1h 56m Park River, ND to Valley City, ND 131.5 mi · 2h 37m

Continue From Valley City, ND

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Valley City, ND to Watford City, ND 316.1 mi · 5h 20m Valley City, ND to Stanley, ND 259.7 mi · 5h 2m Valley City, ND to Minot, ND 207.6 mi · 3h 26m Valley City, ND to Bismarck, ND 134.9 mi · 1h 56m

Trips from Valley City, ND

Valley City, ND to Watford City, ND

316.1 mi 5h 20m

Valley City, ND to Stanley, ND

259.7 mi 5h 2m

Valley City, ND to Minot, ND

207.6 mi 3h 26m

Valley City, ND to Bismarck, ND

134.9 mi 1h 56m

Valley City, ND to Fort Totten, ND

121.1 mi 2h 29m

Valley City, ND to Jamestown, ND

35.1 mi 36m

Driving from Valley City, ND

Expect an average of 179 miles and about 3h 8m behind the wheel when leaving Valley City, ND. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 316 miles (5h 20m), while the shortest is just 35 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Valley City, ND are Watford City, ND (316.1 mi, 5h 20m), Stanley, ND (259.7 mi, 5h 2m), Minot, ND (207.6 mi, 3h 26m), Bismarck, ND (134.9 mi, 1h 56m), and Fort Totten, ND (121.1 mi, 2h 29m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in ND currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 179-mile trip from Valley City, ND, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Valley City, ND and 6 routes heading into Valley City, ND, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 35 to 316 miles.

The longest mapped route from Valley City, ND covers 316 miles and takes approximately 5h 20m. Shorter options start at just 35 miles.

The average route from Valley City, ND runs about 179 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 179-mile trip from Valley City, ND costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Valley City, ND include Watford City, ND, Stanley, ND, Minot, ND and Bismarck, ND. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.