Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dickinson, ND
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Richardton, ND
Ron Lach
Dickinson, ND to Richardton, ND is 25.9 miles and takes about 27m via I 94, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of North Dakota, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick connection between two nearby towns, ideal if you're looking for minimal travel time between destinations. You'll be spending most of your time on the interstate, making it a very direct and efficient way to cover this short distance.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 22.9 mi | 22m |
| 3rd Avenue West | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 88th Avenue Southwest | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| ND 8 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rebel Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Villard Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Avenue East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson, ND and Richardton, ND.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn right onto I 94 Business
Turn right onto ND 22
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 94
Take the exit
Turn left onto ND 8
Continue on ND 8
Turn left onto ND 8
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto I 94 Business / West Villard Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward ND 8: Richardton, Mott
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto ND 8 / 88th Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto ND 8
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.32 one way
$8.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| premium | $5.25 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Dickinson on Saturday
Local time
2:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Richardton on Saturday
Local time
2:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is 90% highway, with a continuous stretch of 22.9 miles on I 94. You'll experience mostly interstate cruising before transitioning to surface roads for the final leg into Richardton. Expect a relatively simple driving experience with minimal complexity due to the high highway percentage. The transition from the interstate to town will be your main change in scenery and road type.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and 3rd Avenue West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (I 94 Business / West Villard Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
259 ft
Total Descent
200 ft
Highest Point
2,504 ft
~7.4 mi in
Elevation Range
100 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dickinson, ND to Richardton, ND, road signs begin pointing toward Mott along the way.
Mott
Founded 1882
Dickinson is a town in Western North Dakota. It has a population of 24,000 people in 2020 census.
Founded 1883
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
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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