How far is Dickinson, ND from Park River, ND?
The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to Park River, ND is about 347.2 miles (558.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.
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.
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 Park River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson and Park River.
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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
220.9 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 1 North: Rogers
2418 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 1
28.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Wheat Street
2196 ft · 1 min · Wheat Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
8.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 1
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto 9th Street Southeast
2091 ft · 1 min · 9th Street Southeast
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Continue on 9th Street Northeast
2079 ft · 1 min · 9th Street Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 45
6.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 45
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Continue on State Highway 45
10.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 45
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
5.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on 4th Street South
2771 ft · 2 min · 4th Street South
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Continue on State Highway 32
22.3 mi · 26 min · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto United States Highway 2
5.5 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 2
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
27.3 mi · 32 min · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto State Highway 17
4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 17
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Continue on Park Street West
1.1 mi · 3 min · Park Street West
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Turn left
42 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickinson and Park River.
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
221 mi · 03h 32m
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.
Rain then Rain And Snow leaving Dickinson and Light Rain Likely near Park River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dickinson to Park River?
The road trip is about 347.2 miles (558.7 km) and usually takes 06h 05m 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 173.2 miles from Dickinson and 173.9 miles from Park River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.8 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 $46.19 one way or $92.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dickinson and Park River, 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 Light Rain Likely near Park River.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Park River. Straight-line distance: 257.34 mi (414.15 km).
#1 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 23,527 |
| Coordinates | 46.8791800, -102.7896200 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park River
City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,305 |
| Coordinates | 48.3986000, -97.7412000 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park River (-97.7412, 48.3986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $46.19 | $92.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.10 | $104.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.01 | $114.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.97 | $129.95 |
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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