How far is Bottineau, ND from Dickinson, ND?
The driving distance from Bottineau, ND to Dickinson, ND is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173 miles (278.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in McLean County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bottineau and Dickinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bottineau and Dickinson.
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Start on 5th Street East
16 m · 8 sec · 5th Street East
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Turn left onto Main Street
2415 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street West
1.3 km · 2 min · 11th Street West
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Continue on State Highway 5
41.8 mi · 48 min · State Highway 5
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Turn left onto US-83
33.2 mi · 40 min · US-83
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Continue on North Broadway
6.2 mi · 13 min · North Broadway
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Continue on US-83 S
646 ft · 14 sec · US-83 S
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Continue on US Highway 83
23.8 mi · 27 min · US Highway 83
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Continue on US-83 S
22.3 mi · 25 min · US-83 S
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Turn right onto State Highway 48
2.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 48
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
11.4 mi · 16 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on East Main Road
2611 ft · 1 min · East Main Road
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Continue on State Highway 200
16.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on State Highway 200 Alternate
3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200 Alternate
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Turn right onto State Highway 31
30.3 mi · 35 min · State Highway 31
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Take the ramp right
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
65.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
70 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue West
1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue West
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Turn left
19 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bottineau and Dickinson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 31
Merge slight left
65.6 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Bottineau and Partly Sunny near Dickinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bottineau to Dickinson?
The road trip is about 247.7 miles (398.6 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coleharbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Bottineau and 117.3 miles from Dickinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173 miles (278.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.96 one way or $65.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bottineau and Dickinson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bottineau and Partly Sunny near Dickinson.
Stop Ideas Near Coleharbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riverdale City Ambulance
Underwood City Hall
Pick City Fire Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coleharbor.
Minot, ND
Minot station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bottineau and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 172.97 mi (278.37 km).
#1 Bottineau
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 48.8272300, -100.4457000 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 23,527 |
| Coordinates | 46.8791800, -102.7896200 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-102.789606, 46.879203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.96 | $65.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.17 | $74.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.68 | $81.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.36 | $92.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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