How far is Dickinson, ND from Lisbon, ND?

The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to Lisbon, ND is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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
279.88 mi
04h 40m
Flight
244.07 mi
392.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.07 mi
Kilometers
392.8 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.88 mi
Kilometers
450.43 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Return by in Dickinson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickinson
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Lisbon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
7:38 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
Steele
ND

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

From Dickinson
139.6 mi
02h 20m
To Lisbon
140.3 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Rain then Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 32 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 35 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    226.7 mi · 3 hr 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ND 1 South: Verona, Oakes

    1182 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 1

    19.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 1

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 46

    19.1 mi · 22 min · State Highway 46

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    12.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 32

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2786 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue East

    21 m · 2 sec · 5th Avenue East

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Avenue West
228 mi · 81%
State Highway 1
19.4 mi · 7%
State Highway 46
19.1 mi · 7%
State Highway 32
12.5 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.53 mi
ND 1 South
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

3rd Avenue West

Merge slight left

227 mi · 03h 37m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
244.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Steele
02h 20m from Dickinson
Leave By
7:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain then Rain And Snow leaving Dickinson and Chance Light Rain near Lisbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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 139.6 miles from Dickinson and 140.3 miles from Lisbon.

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

The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 7:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain then Rain And Snow around Dickinson and Chance Light Rain near Lisbon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 244.07 mi (392.8 km).

Dickinson

#1 Dickinson

City in North Dakota

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

#2 Lisbon

City in North Dakota

Population2,015
Coordinates46.4416300, -97.6812100
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Dickinson (-102.78962, 46.87918)
End: Lisbon (-97.68121, 46.44163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.88 gal
37.39 L · about $37.26
Round trip
$74.51
19.76 gal · 74.78 L
Estimated CO2
87.8 kg one way
Round trip: 175.6 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.26 $74.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.02 $84.04
Premium $4.65 $45.98 $91.96
Diesel $5.30 $52.40 $104.81

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dickinson, ND and Lisbon, ND. The current time in Dickinson is 01:10:29, although it is 02:10:29 in Lisbon.

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.