How far is Dickinson, ND from New Town, ND?

The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to New Town, ND is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
95.98 mi
02h 16m
Flight
77.39 mi
124.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.39 mi
Kilometers
124.55 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.98 mi
Kilometers
154.47 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Town
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM CDT
Return by in Dickinson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickinson
2026-04-22T23:21
Arrive New Town
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Killdeer
ND

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

From Dickinson
48 mi
01h 08m
To New Town
48 mi
01h 08m

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
52°F
Thursday

Rain then Rain And Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 38 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson and New Town.

  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

    33.6 mi · 50 min · 3rd Avenue West

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22 Business

    51 m · 3 sec · State Highway 22 Business

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22 Business

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22 Business

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Avenue Southeast

    1998 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Central Avenue Northwest

    1384 ft · 46 sec · Central Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 22 Business

    3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22 Business

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Memorial Highway

    57 m · 3 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    31.2 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Memorial Highway

    41 m · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 23

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    124 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    707 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
46.1 mi · 48%
3rd Avenue West
33.6 mi · 35%
State Highway 23
11.1 mi · 12%
State Highway 22 Business
4.24 mi · 4%
Central Avenue Southeast
0.38 mi
Central Avenue Northwest
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

3rd Avenue West

Turn right onto 3rd Avenue West

33.6 mi · 00h 50m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Killdeer
01h 08m from Dickinson
Leave By
1:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dickinson and Rain then Rain And Snow near New Town.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dickinson to New Town?

The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Killdeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Dickinson and 48 miles from New Town.

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

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dickinson and New Town, 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 Rain then Rain And Snow near New Town.

Stop Ideas Near Killdeer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Killdeer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Killdeer.

RAIL

Williston

107 mi away
1 South Main Street
RAIL

Stanley

109 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
BUS

Sidney, MT

113 mi away
1201 West Holly Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and New Town. Straight-line distance: 77.39 mi (124.55 km).

Dickinson

#1 Dickinson

City in North Dakota

Population23,527
Coordinates46.8791800, -102.7896200
Altitude735
CountryUnited States
New Town

#2 New Town

Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic

Population2,592
Coordinates47.9808500, -102.4901800
Altitude579
CountryUnited States
Start: Dickinson (-102.78962, 46.87918)
End: New Town (-102.49018, 47.98085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $12.78
Round trip
$25.57
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.78 $25.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.42 $28.84
Premium $4.65 $15.78 $31.55
Diesel $5.30 $17.98 $35.96

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 New Town, ND. The current time in Dickinson is 23:21:18, although it is 00:21:18 in New Town.

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.