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Trip from New Town, ND to Valley City, ND

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 57m

Distance

279.8 mi

450 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 44m ★
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.

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New Town, ND

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Downtown Valley City, ND, ND

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 .

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 62 miles or 1h 13m 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 62 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.

Downtown Bismarck, ND, ND

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bismarck, ND

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

Garrison, ND

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bismarck, ND

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 check

Top up before US 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Viking Grounds

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Valley City, North Dakota

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 279.8

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+17018457137

Top Coffee Stop

Alley Beans | Coffee & Roastery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Valley City, North Dakota

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 279.8

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17014903752

Visit website

Wild Prairie Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Valley City, North Dakota

0 mi

The Vault

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Valley City, North Dakota

0.1 mi

Viking Grounds

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 279.8

Valley City, North Dakota

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+17018457137

Alley Beans | Coffee & Roastery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 279.8

Valley City, North Dakota

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17014903752

Visit website

Wild Prairie Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 279.8

Valley City, North Dakota

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+17014903393

The Vault

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 279.8

Valley City, North Dakota

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17018406264

Visit website

Epworth's Holy Grounds

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 279.8

Valley City, North Dakota

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17018408713

Visit website

Nanny’s Coffee Shop & Bistro

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 20

Parshall, North Dakota

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 277.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Central Avenue

Turn right onto West Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Eagle Drive

Turn left onto Eagle Drive

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Central Avenue

Turn right onto Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
146.5 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in | 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 | ~4h 54m in | 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.74 one way

$87.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $48.03 $96.06
premium $4.89 $53.84 $107.69
diesel $5.61 $61.78 $123.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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, 2026-04-13.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Town, ND

Evening in New Town on Saturday

Local time

8:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Valley City, ND

Evening in Valley City on Saturday

Local time

8:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

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

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.5 mi on US 83.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 57m. Total distance: 279.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 102.5 miles on US 83. 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 0.1 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.

Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Valley City, ND, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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