How far is Dickinson, ND from Devils Lake, ND?
The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to Devils Lake, ND is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202 miles (325.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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 04h 26m.
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 Dickinson and Devils Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson and Devils Lake.
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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
138.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 3 North: Steele, Tuttle
1229 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
41.4 mi · 48 min · State Highway 3
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 200
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
21 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3
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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
17.6 mi · 21 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right onto State Highway 19
8.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on State Highway 19
25.1 mi · 29 min · State Highway 19
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 19
19.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on 4th Street Northwest
1721 ft · 56 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Drive North
111 m · 10 sec · College Drive North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Drive North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickinson and Devils Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
3rd Avenue West
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 Dickinson and Partly Sunny near Devils Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dickinson to Devils Lake?
The road trip is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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 140.6 miles from Dickinson and 135.7 miles from Devils Lake.
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 74.3 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 8:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.77 one way or $73.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dickinson and Devils Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dickinson and Partly Sunny near Devils Lake.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Devils Lake. Straight-line distance: 202.03 mi (325.13 km).
#1 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 23,527 |
| Coordinates | 46.8791800, -102.7896200 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Devils Lake
City in North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,229 |
| Coordinates | 48.1127800, -98.8651200 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Drive North (-98.865208, 48.112779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $36.77 | $73.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.47 | $82.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.38 | $90.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.71 | $103.43 |
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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