How far is Dickinson, ND from Oquawka, IL?
The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to Oquawka, IL is about 915.9 miles (1474 km), with a travel time of about 16h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 717.4 miles (1154.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 32h 49m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 16h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Stearns County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dickinson and Oquawka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson and Oquawka.
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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
507.8 mi · 8 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 South
2227 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Albert Lea
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 35W South: Albert Lea
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
124.2 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City
2212 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 18 East, IA 27 South: Mason City, Charles City
81.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 218 south: Waterloo
97 m · 8 sec
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Continue on US 218 south: Waterloo
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leo P Rooff Expressway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on Washington Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 south, US 20, IA 27: Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Cedar Falls
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue of the Saints
115.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
3.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 East, 163 East: Mount Pleasant, Burlington
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 34 East, IA 163 East: Burlington
36.2 mi · 45 min
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Turn left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Schuyler Street
110 m · 6 sec · Schuyler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Schuyler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickinson and Oquawka.
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
508 mi · 08h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Dickinson and Mostly Sunny near Oquawka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dickinson to Oquawka?
The road trip is about 915.9 miles (1474 km) and usually takes 16h 24m 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?
Luxemburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 457.3 miles from Dickinson and 458.6 miles from Oquawka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 717.4 miles (1154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 198.5 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 $121.88 one way or $243.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 287.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dickinson and Oquawka, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Dickinson and Mostly Sunny near Oquawka.
Stop Ideas Near Luxemburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Luxemburg.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Oquawka. Straight-line distance: 717.37 mi (1154.49 km).
#1 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 23,527 |
| Coordinates | 46.8791800, -102.7896200 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oquawka
Town in Henderson County, Illinois
| Population | 1,231 |
| Coordinates | 40.9319800, -90.9470900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oquawka (-90.94709, 40.93198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 30h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 25m |
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 | $121.88 | $243.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $137.46 | $274.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $150.42 | $300.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $171.43 | $342.85 |
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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