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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
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.
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
16.4 mi · 19 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on United States Highway 52
10 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn left onto State Highway 30
13 mi · 15 min · State Highway 30
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
13.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left
23.5 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 57
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 57
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Turn right onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7
1.4 km · 2 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
160 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Ephriam Hill Road
150 m · 19 sec · Ephriam Hill Road
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
45 m · 6 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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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.
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.
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).
#1 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 23,527 |
| Coordinates | 46.8791800, -102.7896200 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Totten
Fort Totten is a place in North Dakota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.9800000, -98.9929000 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Totten (-98.9929, 47.98)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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