Origin
Devils Lake, ND
Morning in Devils Lake on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Devils Lake, ND to Fort Totten, ND
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Devils Lake, ND
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Fort Totten, ND
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in the North Dakota Great Plains, the 13.4-mile trip from Devils Lake to Fort Totten is an ideal choice. Spanning just 20 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a one-day trip, requiring no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via State Highway 20, College Drive North, and State Highway 57. Budgeting about $2 for fuel makes this a very economical route to traverse. Because both locations sit within the same region, the transition is seamless and straightforward. It serves as a practical, low-commitment commute for anyone exploring this area of the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 57 | 7 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 20 | 5 mi | 7m |
| College Drive North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ephriam Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 57
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devils Lake, ND and Fort Totten, ND.
1
Start on ND 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
College Drive North
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on ND 20
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 20
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on ND 57
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 57
4
Turn left onto BIA 7
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue North
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto BIA 6
492 ft
·
19 sec
·
Ephriam Hill Road
6
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
2nd Avenue North
7
Arrive at destination
2nd Avenue North
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ND 20 / College Drive North
Depart onto ND 20 / College Drive North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
BIA 7 / 3rd Avenue North
Turn left onto BIA 7 / 3rd Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
BIA 6 / Ephriam Hill Road
Turn left onto BIA 6 / Ephriam Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
2nd Avenue North
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Fort Totten, ND
Morning in Fort Totten on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 20-minute trip is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of your journey spent on main thoroughfares. You will experience a consistent pace behind the wheel as you navigate the transition between local roads and the open highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7-mile segment along State Highway 57, which allows for steady driving. Expect a direct experience without the technical complexities of winding backroads or heavy traffic. The route maintains a functional, efficient character that gets you to your destination quickly.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on State Highway 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 57 and State Highway 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ND 20 / College Drive North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ND 20 / College Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (BIA 7 / 3rd Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (BIA 6 / Ephriam Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,492 ft
1,441 ft
Total Climb
74 ft
Total Descent
25 ft
Highest Point
1,492 ft
~13.4 mi in
Elevation Range
51 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on State Highway 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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: near the start (ND 20 / College Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (BIA 7 / 3rd Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (BIA 6 / Ephriam Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Totten, ND before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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