Washburn to Dickinson is 114.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 4 minutes via I 94 and State Highways 31/200 Alternate, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily traverses the Great Plains, offering a straightforward highway-focused experience across North Dakota. Expect a consistent journey with minimal deviations from major roadways. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.3 miles from Washburn, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
65.6 mi
1h 2m
State Highway 31
17.3 mi
20m
State Highway 200 Alternate
14 mi
16m
State Highway 48
8.6 mi
10m
State Highway 25
6.1 mi
8m
3rd Avenue West
1.2 mi
1m
Center Avenue
0.7 mi
2m
Main Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 65.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washburn, ND and Dickinson, ND.
1
Start on Main Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto ND 200 ALT
14 mi·16 min·State Highway 200 Alternate
3
Turn left onto ND 48
8.6 mi·10 min·State Highway 48
4
Continue on ND 48
0.7 mi·2 min·Center Avenue
5
Turn right onto ND 25
6.1 mi·8 min·State Highway 25
6
Turn left onto ND 31
17 mi·20 min·State Highway 31
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
8
Merge onto I 94
66 mi·1 hr 2 min·I 94
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
229 ft·13 sec
11
Turn left onto ND 22
1.2 mi·1 min·3rd Avenue West
12
Turn left
61 ft·6 sec
13
Turn right
174 ft·12 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 2 hours, this is a trip you can easily complete in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. There are no specified stops on this route, so plan to fuel up before you leave Washburn or in Dickinson upon arrival, as the longest stretch without a break is considerable. Keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is advisable, especially when transitioning between I 94 and the state highways.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.3 miles from Washburn, ND, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.6 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.3 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dickinson, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Washburn, 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 Washburn, ND
This is one driving day of about 114.7 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Washburn, ND.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 65.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 0.6 and 114.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate
At end of road, turn left onto ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate
Navigation decision point
4
30 mi into trip|~38m in|ND 31 / State Highway 31
Turn left onto ND 31 / State Highway 31
Navigation decision point
5
113.4 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
113.4 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|ND 22 / 3rd Avenue West
Turn left onto ND 22 / 3rd Avenue West
Navigation decision point
4
114.6 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.93 one way
$35.86 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.69
$39.38
premium
$4.89
$22.07
$44.15
diesel
$5.61
$25.32
$50.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.4
0
$12.04
$5.51
Efficient EV
28.7
0
$10.04
$4.59
EV Truck/SUV
45.9
0
$16.06
$7.34
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Washburn, ND
Evening
in Washburn on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
NE 10 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:20AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Destination
Dickinson, ND
Evening
in Dickinson on Saturday
Local time
7:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
NE 8 to 16 mph48% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:20AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 4m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 65.6 miles on I 94, indicating a significant portion of open highway driving. While the primary roads include I 94, State Highway 31, and State Highway 200 Alternate, the overall feel is that of consistent, efficient travel. The landscape will likely remain characteristic of the Great Plains throughout your trip.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.6 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and State Highway 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 4m 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 0.6 miles (ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate): Navigation decision point; at 30 miles (ND 31 / State Highway 31): Navigation decision point; at 113.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 114.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 65.6 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.6 miles (ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate): Navigation decision point; at 30 miles (ND 31 / State Highway 31): Navigation decision point; at 113.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dickinson, ND before heading back.
