How far is Dickinson, ND from Garrison, ND?

The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to Garrison, ND is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.71 mi
02h 42m
Flight
83.68 mi
134.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.68 mi
Kilometers
134.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.71 mi
Kilometers
236.1 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garrison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in Dickinson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickinson
2026-04-22T23:12
Arrive Garrison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dickinson
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
New Salem
ND

City in Morton County, North Dakota

From Dickinson
73.3 mi
01h 21m
To Garrison
73.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 29 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ND 31 North: New Salem, Hazen

    1420 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 31

    30.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 31

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200 Alternate

    3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200 Alternate

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 200

    16.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 200

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Road

    2611 ft · 1 min · West Main Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 200

    11.4 mi · 16 min · State Highway 200

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 48

    2.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 48

  14. 14

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 37

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 37

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Trooper Avenue

    1302 ft · 57 sec · Trooper Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 1st Street Southeast

    1174 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Avenue West
67 mi · 46%
State Highway 31
30.5 mi · 21%
State Highway 200
28.1 mi · 19%
State Highway 37
5.64 mi · 4%
State Highway 200 Alternate
2.99 mi · 2%
State Highway 48
2.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

3rd Avenue West

Merge slight left

65.7 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63 mi
83.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Salem
01h 21m from Dickinson
Leave By
1:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dickinson and Light Rain near Garrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Dickinson and 73.4 miles from Garrison.

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

The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Garrison. Straight-line distance: 83.68 mi (134.67 km).

Dickinson

#1 Dickinson

City in North Dakota

Population23,527
Coordinates46.8791800, -102.7896200
Altitude735
CountryUnited States
Garrison

#2 Garrison

City in McLean County, North Dakota, United States

Population1,458
Coordinates47.6522200, -101.4157200
Altitude588
CountryUnited States
Start: Dickinson (-102.78962, 46.87918)
End: Garrison (-101.41572, 47.65222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.6 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.07
10.36 gal · 39.2 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.53 $39.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $4.65 $24.11 $48.22
Diesel $5.30 $27.47 $54.95

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dickinson, ND and Garrison, ND. The current time in Dickinson is 23:12:19, although it is 00:12:19 in Garrison.

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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.