Dickinson, ND Road Trips
Drivers starting from Dickinson, ND have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 298 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Dickinson, ND head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
342.7 mi
Thompson, ND
Quickest Drive
1h 38m
Bismarck, ND
Plan Around Dickinson, ND
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Dickinson, ND is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Dickinson, ND
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Dickinson, ND
Driving from Dickinson, ND
On average, trips departing from Dickinson, ND run 298 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 5m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 343 miles (5h 46m), while the shortest is just 265 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Dickinson, ND are Thompson, ND (342.7 mi, 5h 46m), West Fargo, ND (285.8 mi, 4h 37m), and Fort Totten, ND (265 mi, 4h 52m). 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 298-mile trip from Dickinson, ND, budget about $44 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. 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 3 mapped routes leaving Dickinson, ND and 4 routes heading into Dickinson, ND, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 265 to 343 miles.
The longest mapped route from Dickinson, ND covers 343 miles and takes approximately 5h 46m. Shorter options start at just 265 miles.
The average route from Dickinson, ND runs about 298 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 298-mile trip from Dickinson, ND costs roughly $44 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Dickinson, ND include Thompson, ND, West Fargo, ND and Fort Totten, ND. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Dickinson, ND by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
25,216
Median Income
$76,964
Median Home Value
$252,400
Median Age
33.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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