How far is Belfield, ND from Dickinson, ND?

The driving distance from Belfield, ND to Dickinson, ND is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.85 mi
00h 22m
Flight
19.37 mi
31.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.37 mi
Kilometers
31.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.85 mi
Kilometers
33.56 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dickinson
Wed, May 20, 6:06 PM MDT
Return by in Belfield
Wed, May 20, 6:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belfield
2026-05-20T17:43
Arrive Dickinson
Wed, May 20, 6:06 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Belfield
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Heart
ND

Human settlement in Stark County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Belfield
10.3 mi
00h 11m
To Dickinson
10.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belfield and Dickinson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belfield and Dickinson.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue Northwest

    10 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street North

    2015 ft · 56 sec · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 10 East

    2171 ft · 1 min · Highway 10 East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

    1808 ft · 24 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 BUS East, ND 22 BY-PASS South

    1416 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfield and Dickinson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
17.2 mi · 83%
Highway 10 East
0.41 mi · 2%
Main Street North
0.38 mi · 2%
I 94 BUS East
0.27 mi · 1%
1st Avenue Northwest
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

Merge slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Heart
00h 11m from Belfield
Leave By
7:44 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Belfield and Mostly Sunny near Dickinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belfield to Dickinson?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Heart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Belfield and 10.5 miles from Dickinson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Belfield and Mostly Sunny near Dickinson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belfield and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 19.37 mi (31.17 km).

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#1 Belfield

Human settlement in Stark County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population1,035
Coordinates46.8852900, -103.1996200
Altitude788
CountryUnited States
Dickinson

#2 Dickinson

City in North Dakota

Population23,527
Coordinates46.8791800, -102.7896200
Altitude735
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue Northwest (-103.199643, 46.885217)
End: (-102.789606, 46.879203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.65 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $5.30 $3.92 $7.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Dakota · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Belfield and Dickinson. The current time is 17:43:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.