How far is Dickinson, ND from Fort Totten, ND?

The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to Fort Totten, ND is about 265 miles (426.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.95 mi
04h 52m
Flight
193.05 mi
310.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.05 mi
Kilometers
310.68 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.95 mi
Kilometers
426.4 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Totten
Wed, Apr 15, 12:49 AM CDT
Return by in Dickinson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:42 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickinson
2026-04-14T18:57
Arrive Fort Totten
Tue, Apr 14, 11:49 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
7:14 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
Driscoll
ND

Unincorporated community in North Dakota

From Dickinson
132.2 mi
02h 26m
To Fort Totten
132.7 mi
02h 26m

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
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson and Fort Totten.

  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

    42 m · 6 sec · West Villard Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1476 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    138.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ND 3 North: Steele, Tuttle

    1229 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 3

    41.4 mi · 48 min · State Highway 3

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 200

    16.4 mi · 19 min · State Highway 200

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    10 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 52

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 30

    13 mi · 15 min · State Highway 30

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 15

    13.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15

  13. 13

    Turn left

    23.5 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 57

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 57

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    160 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ephriam Hill Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Ephriam Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    45 m · 6 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Avenue West
140 mi · 53%
State Highway 3
41.4 mi · 16%
State Highway 200
16.4 mi · 6%
State Highway 15
13.9 mi · 5%
State Highway 30
13 mi · 5%
United States Highway 52
10 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.9 mi
193.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Driscoll
02h 26m from Dickinson
Leave By
7:14 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Dickinson and Chance Light Rain near Fort Totten.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dickinson to Fort Totten?

The road trip is about 265 miles (426.4 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Driscoll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Dickinson and 132.7 miles from Fort Totten.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.9 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 7:14 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dickinson and Fort Totten, 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 Chance Light Rain near Fort Totten.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Fort Totten. Straight-line distance: 193.05 mi (310.68 km).

Dickinson

#1 Dickinson

City in North Dakota

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

Fort Totten is a place in North Dakota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.9800000, -98.9929000
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Dickinson (-102.78962, 46.87918)
End: Fort Totten (-98.9929, 47.98)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.39 L · about $35.26
Round trip
$70.52
18.7 gal · 70.78 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.26 $70.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.77 $79.53
Premium $4.65 $43.51 $87.03
Diesel $5.30 $49.59 $99.18

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 Fort Totten, ND. The current time in Dickinson is 18:57:08, although it is 19:57:08 in Fort Totten.

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.