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 288 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
5
Longest Drive
342.7 mi
Thompson, ND
Quickest Drive
4h 24m
Rugby, 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 288 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 55m. 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 235 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 Rugby, ND (234.9 mi, 4h 24m). 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 288-mile trip from Dickinson, ND, budget about $43 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 2 routes heading into Dickinson, ND, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 235 to 343 miles.
The longest mapped route from Dickinson, ND covers 343 miles and takes approximately 5h 46m. Shorter options start at just 235 miles.
The average route from Dickinson, ND runs about 288 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 288-mile trip from Dickinson, ND costs roughly $43 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 Rugby, 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.
Dickinson, ND at a Glance
Founded
1882
Elevation
2,411 ft
Area
10 mi²
Notable People from Dickinson, ND
A sampling of people born in Dickinson, ND.
Kellan Lutz
1985
American actor and model
Byron Dorgan
1942
American author, businessman, and politician (born 1942)
Kelly M. Armstrong
1976
Governor of North Dakota since 2024
Dorothy Stickney
1896–1998
Broadway actress (1896–1998)
Malachi Ritscher
1954–2006
American musician (1954–2006)
Mitch Malloy
1961
American musician
Austin Dufault
1990
American basketball player (born 1990)
City data from Wikidata (Q853559), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Dickinson, ND
Dickinson is a town in Western North Dakota. It has a population of 24,000 people in 2020 census.
Dickinson is described as the gateway to the Badlands. The town was founded in 1889.
1 Dickinson Museum Center & Badlands Dinosaur Museum, 188 Museum Dr E, ☏ +1 701-456-6225. Area historical exhibits and consists of the following: Joachim Regional Museum. Pioneer Machinery Building. Prairie Outpost Park. Ukrainian Cultural Institute, 1221 Villard St W.
Griffon Theaters, 1681 3rd Ave W #16, ☏ +1 701-483-2688. Paragon Bowl, 1125 Villard St W, ☏ +1 701-225-2345. West River Community Center. gym and indoor water park The Maah Daah Hey Trail.
Camp On The Heart, State Ave. S, ☏ +1 701 225-9600. Fine dining. Open during summer season. Champs Sports Club, 1125 West Villard, ☏ +1 701 225-2345. Open 24 hours. Country Kitchen, 528 12th Street West, ☏ +1 701 225-9376. Grand Dakota Lounge, 532 15th St W (I-94 & ND Hwy. 22 (inside Roosevelt Grand Dakota)), ☏ +1 701-483-5600. ribeye, etc. Donut Hole, 837 West Villard, ☏ +1 701 483-1717. Jack's Family Restaurant, ☏ +1 701 225-5905. King Buffet (T-Rex Plaza), ☏ +1 701 227-8888. Take out.
AmericInn, 229 15th Street West, toll-free: +1 844-388-7316, [email protected]. Comfort Inn, 493 Elks Dr, ☏ +1 701 264-7300. $249.99. Roosevelt Grand Dakota, SureStay Collection By Best Western, 532 15th Street West, ☏ +1 701 483-5600. $179.00. Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 103 14th Street West, ☏ +1 701 456-8000. $139. Nodak Motel, 37th St SW, ☏ +1 701 225-5119. $55.00. 1026 Oasis Inn, 1026 Villard St W, ☏ +1 701-225-6703. Double JJ Outfitters, 10370 Highway 10, ☏ +1 701 483-6155. Camp on the Heart. Tent, 80 RV sites North Park Campground. Patterson Lake Recreation Area. Buffalo Gap Campground (7 miles west of Medora, at the trailhead of Buffalo Gap Trails, which is part of the Maah Daah Hey Trail system). Open Memorial Day through September. Scenic features include a prairie dog town and paved trail to a scenic vista overlooking the Badlands. $6.00 fee for camping.
1 Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK IATA). Nonstop service on United Express to Denver. Interstate 94 I-94 is a major interstate highway that runs east-west across the state, through the city of Dickinson. Use exits 59, 61 or 64. Greyhound Bus Line, 2955 Interstate 94 Business Loop E (Tiger Truck Stop)
As in most smaller towns in North Dakota, travel by car is the most preferred method of travel. Due to the small centers of population spread out over such large distances, public transportation is non-existent. Dollar Car Rental - Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport U-Save Car & Truck Rental - Dickinson, 2151 Interstate 94 Business Loop E A taxicab service is available seven days a week and augmented by Eldercare, a transportation service for people with medical needs, disabilities, or other medical concerns. Dakota Cab is another taxi option.
Dickinson is a safe city, with little violent crime, however, use common sense especially when it comes to personal property, just as you would anywhere else.
Travel tips adapted from Dickinson on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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