How far is Devils Lake, ND from Dickinson, ND?
The driving distance from Devils Lake, ND to Dickinson, ND is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202 miles (325.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kidder County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Devils Lake and Dickinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devils Lake and Dickinson.
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Start on College Drive North
111 m · 15 sec · College Drive North
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
1651 ft · 49 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 19
19.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 19
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 19
33.6 mi · 39 min · State Highway 19
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
17.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 3
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 52
2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
21 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
41.2 mi · 48 min · State Highway 3
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Take the ramp right
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
138.6 mi · 2 hr 14 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 Devils Lake 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 3
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 14m
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 Devils Lake 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 Devils Lake to Dickinson?
The road trip is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Steele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.5 miles from Devils Lake and 137.6 miles from Dickinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202 miles (325.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.1 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 8:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.99 one way or $73.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Devils Lake 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 Devils Lake and Partly Sunny near Dickinson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Devils Lake and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 202.03 mi (325.13 km).
#1 Devils Lake
City in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,229 |
| Coordinates | 48.1127800, -98.8651200 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| 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: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $36.99 | $73.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.72 | $83.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.66 | $91.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.03 | $104.06 |
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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