How far is Dickinson, ND from Crosby, ND?

The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to Crosby, ND is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.55 mi
04h 02m
Flight
142.54 mi
229.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.54 mi
Kilometers
229.4 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.55 mi
Kilometers
317.92 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crosby
Wed, Apr 15, 1:50 AM CDT
Return by in Dickinson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickinson
2026-04-14T20:48
Arrive Crosby
Wed, Apr 15, 12:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dickinson
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Alexander
ND

City in McKenzie County, North Dakota

From Dickinson
98.7 mi
02h 01m
To Crosby
98.9 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
51°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Villard Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Villard Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

    106 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dakota Parkway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Dakota Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on 2nd Avenue

    11.8 mi · 14 min · 2nd Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    39.6 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 5

    14.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 5

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 103rd Street Northwest

    2119 ft · 1 min · 103rd Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    1982 ft · 55 sec · Main Street South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
106 mi · 54%
West Villard Street
19.7 mi · 10%
State Highway 5
14.2 mi · 7%
2nd Avenue
11.8 mi · 6%
Dakota Parkway
5.46 mi · 3%
103rd Street Northwest
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

Turn right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway

106 mi · 02h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
142.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexander
02h 01m from Dickinson
Leave By
8:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Dickinson and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Crosby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 Dickinson and 98.9 miles from Crosby.

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 55 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 8:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dickinson and Crosby, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Dickinson and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Crosby.

Stop Ideas Near Alexander

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alexander, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alexander.

RAIL

Williston

33 mi away
1 South Main Street
BUS

Sidney, MT

42 mi away
1201 West Holly Street
RAIL

Stanley

107 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
BUS

Glendive, MT

116 mi away
1302 West Towne Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Crosby. Straight-line distance: 142.54 mi (229.4 km).

Dickinson

#1 Dickinson

City in North Dakota

Population23,527
Coordinates46.8791800, -102.7896200
Altitude735
CountryUnited States
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#2 Crosby

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

Population1,293
Coordinates48.9142000, -103.2949100
Altitude598
CountryUnited States
Start: Dickinson (-102.78962, 46.87918)
End: Crosby (-103.29491, 48.9142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.39 L · about $26.28
Round trip
$52.57
13.94 gal · 52.78 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.28 $52.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.64 $59.29
Premium $4.65 $32.44 $64.88
Diesel $5.30 $36.97 $73.94

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 · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dickinson, ND and Crosby, ND. The current time in Dickinson is 20:48:22, although it is 21:48:22 in Crosby.

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.