Beulah, ND to Devils Lake, ND is 208.2 miles and takes about 4h 10m via State Highway 200, State Highway 19, and State Highway 3, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across North Dakota's landscape. With 99% of the trip on highways, you'll experience mostly efficient travel. It's a practical option for a single-day trip, connecting two points in the state without significant detours.
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
104.1 miles from Beulah, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 200
106.8 mi
2h 6m
State Highway 19
53.5 mi
1h 2m
State Highway 3
38.6 mi
46m
US 281
3.3 mi
3m
State Highway 49
2.5 mi
3m
United States Highway 52
2.1 mi
2m
Avenue A West
0.7 mi
2m
Main Street West
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 200
— 106.8 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beulah, ND and Devils Lake, ND.
1
Start on Central Avenue South
55 ft·7 sec·Central Avenue South
2
Turn left onto Main Street West
0.4 mi·54 sec·Main Street West
3
At end of road, turn right onto ND 49
2.5 mi·3 min·State Highway 49
4
Enter roundabout onto ND 200
34 ft·0 sec·State Highway 200
5
Continue on ND 200
50 mi·1 hr·State Highway 200
6
Continue on ND 200
30 mi·34 min·State Highway 200
7
Continue on ND 200
0.7 mi·2 min·Avenue A West
8
Continue on ND 200
27 mi·31 min·State Highway 200
9
Turn left onto ND 3
21 mi·25 min·State Highway 3
10
Turn left onto US 52; ND 3
2.1 mi·2 min·United States Highway 52
11
Turn right onto ND 3
18 mi·21 min·State Highway 3
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto ND 19
8.5 mi·10 min·State Highway 19
13
Continue on ND 19
25 mi·29 min·State Highway 19
14
Turn left onto US 281; ND 19
3.3 mi·3 min·US 281; ND 19
15
Turn right onto ND 19
20 mi·23 min·State Highway 19
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on ND 19
0.3 mi·56 sec·4th Street Northwest
17
At end of road, turn left onto ND 20
365 ft·10 sec·College Drive North
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
ND 20
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to allow for a relaxed pace and daylight arrival. The route has only one recommended stop, so plan your fuel and any breaks accordingly, keeping in mind the $33 estimated fuel cost. Since this is a single-day trip covering 208.2 miles, you have flexibility in your timing. A specific tip for this route is to ensure your fuel tank is at least half full when departing Beulah, as the longest stretch without services could be substantial.
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 104.1 miles from Beulah, ND, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.8 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 46 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.1 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Devils Lake, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beulah, 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 Beulah, ND
This is one driving day of about 208.2 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Beulah, 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 State Highway 200 for about 106.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 208.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|ND 49 / State Highway 49
At end of road, turn right onto ND 49 / State Highway 49
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip|~4m in|ND 200 / State Highway 200
Enter roundabout onto ND 200 / State Highway 200
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
133.4 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|ND 3 / State Highway 3
Turn right onto ND 3 / State Highway 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
187.9 mi into trip|~3h 46m in|ND 19 / State Highway 19
Turn right onto ND 19 / State Highway 19
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
208.1 mi into trip|~4h 10m in|ND 20 / College Drive North
At end of road, turn left onto ND 20 / College Drive North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.73 one way
$69.46 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$37.89
$75.79
premium
$5.25
$43.06
$86.12
diesel
$6.28
$51.44
$102.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.5
0
$21.86
$9.99
Efficient EV
52.1
0
$18.22
$8.33
EV Truck/SUV
83.3
1
$29.15
$13.32
Gas CO2
73 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Beulah, ND
Late night
in Beulah on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
SE 1 to 16 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Devils Lake, ND
Late night
in Devils Lake on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
SE 2 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
27°F
Goodrich, ND
104 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
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
4h 10m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend nearly all your time on highways, with 99% of the 208.2 miles being on paved roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 106.8 miles, which occurs on State Highway 200. Expect a predominantly rural cruising experience for the majority of this drive. Surface roads only appear for a very small portion of the total mileage.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.8 mi on State Highway 200.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 200 and State Highway 19. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near ND 49 / State Highway 49.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (ND 49 / State Highway 49): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (ND 200 / State Highway 200): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 133.4 miles (ND 3 / State Highway 3): Lane positioning matters here.
Beulah is a town of 3,000 people (2021) in Western North Dakota. It lies on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad line. Beulah's elevation is 1,780 feet.
Top landmarks
•Beulah School — historic school building in North Dakota, United States
•Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Wrought-Iron Cross Site — historic cemetery in Mercer County, North Dakota, US
Devils Lake is a small city in the Lakes and Gardens area of North Dakota. It has a population of about 7,141 people in 2010 census. Its elevation is 1,475 feet.
Top landmarks
•Episcopal Church of the Advent and Guild Hall — church building in North Dakota, United States of America
•St. Mary's Academy — school building in North Dakota
The longest stretch is about 106.8 miles on State Highway 200. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ND can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (ND 49 / State Highway 49): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (ND 200 / State Highway 200): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 133.4 miles (ND 3 / State Highway 3): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Devils Lake, ND, but most travelers stay overnight.
