How far is Dickinson, ND from Mekinock, ND?
The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to Mekinock, ND is about 340.1 miles (547.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.3 miles (427 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dickinson and Mekinock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson and Mekinock.
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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
240.7 mi · 3 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 32: Oriska, Fingal
1255 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
37 mi · 44 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on State Highway 200
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2532 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1112 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 200
18 mi · 21 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 18
7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on Dakota Avenue South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dakota Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 18
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left onto 25th Street Northeast
12 mi · 17 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Continue on Highway B3
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway B3
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Continue on 25th Street Northeast
5.3 mi · 13 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickinson and Mekinock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
3rd Avenue West
Merge slight left
241 mi · 03h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Dickinson and Sunny near Mekinock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dickinson to Mekinock?
The road trip is about 340.1 miles (547.3 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Dickinson and 170.4 miles from Mekinock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.3 miles (427 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.8 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.25 one way or $90.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dickinson and Mekinock, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dickinson and Sunny near Mekinock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Mekinock. Straight-line distance: 265.3 mi (426.96 km).
#1 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 23,527 |
| Coordinates | 46.8791800, -102.7896200 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mekinock
Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,387 |
| Coordinates | 48.0127700, -97.3634200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mekinock (-97.36342, 48.01277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 547 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $45.25 | $90.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.04 | $102.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.85 | $111.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $63.65 | $127.30 |
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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