How far is Dickinson, ND from Bottineau, ND?
The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to Bottineau, ND is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173 miles (278.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dickinson and Bottineau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson and Bottineau.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto West Villard Street
42 m · 6 sec · West Villard Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue West
1.1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue West
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Take the ramp slight right
1476 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
65.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 31 North: New Salem, Hazen
1420 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 31
30.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 31
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200 Alternate
3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200 Alternate
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Continue on State Highway 200
16.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on West Main Road
2611 ft · 1 min · West Main Road
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Continue on State Highway 200
11.4 mi · 16 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 48
2.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 48
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Turn left
85.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn right
42.6 mi · 51 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2415 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street East
16 m · 2 sec · 5th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickinson and Bottineau.
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
Turn left
85.7 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Rain then Rain And Snow leaving Dickinson and Light Rain Likely near Bottineau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dickinson to Bottineau?
The road trip is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 Dickinson and 130.7 miles from Bottineau.
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 88.1 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dickinson and Bottineau, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain then Rain And Snow around Dickinson and Light Rain Likely near Bottineau.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Bottineau. Straight-line distance: 172.97 mi (278.37 km).
#1 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 23,527 |
| Coordinates | 46.8791800, -102.7896200 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bottineau
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 48.8272300, -100.4457000 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bottineau (-100.4457, 48.82723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.17 | $78.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.86 | $85.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.85 | $97.70 |
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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