How far is Crosby, ND from Dickinson, ND?
The driving distance from Crosby, ND to Dickinson, ND is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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.
City in McKenzie County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crosby and Dickinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crosby and Dickinson.
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Start on Main Street South
1982 ft · 56 sec · Main Street South
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Turn right onto 103rd Street Northwest
2119 ft · 59 sec · 103rd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto State Highway 5
14.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 5
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Turn left
39.5 mi · 59 min
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Continue straight
17.3 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
106.2 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit left
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 BUS East, ND 22 BY-PASS South
1416 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
24 m · 6 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 Crosby and Dickinson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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106 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Crosby 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 Crosby to Dickinson?
The road trip is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Alexander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Crosby and 101.2 miles from Dickinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crosby and Dickinson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crosby and Mostly Sunny near Dickinson.
Stop Ideas Near Alexander
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alexander.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crosby and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 142.54 mi (229.4 km).
#1 Crosby
Human settlement in Divide County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,293 |
| Coordinates | 48.9142000, -103.2949100 |
| Altitude | 598 |
| 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: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.59 | $53.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.98 | $59.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.39 | $74.79 |
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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