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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
347.17 mi
06h 05m
Flight
257.34 mi
414.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.34 mi
Kilometers
414.15 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.17 mi
Kilometers
558.71 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park River
Thu, Apr 23, 11:23 AM CDT
Return by in Dickinson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickinson
2026-04-23T04:18
Arrive Park River
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:05 PM to 2:35 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dickinson
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Medina
ND

City in North Dakota, United States

From Dickinson
173.2 mi
03h 02m
To Park River
173.9 mi
03h 02m

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
70°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph S

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.

  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

    220.9 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ND 1 North: Rogers

    2418 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 1

    28.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 1

  9. 9

    Continue on Wheat Street

    2196 ft · 1 min · Wheat Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 1

    8.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 1

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 200

    2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 9th Street Southeast

    2091 ft · 1 min · 9th Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 9th Street Northeast

    2079 ft · 1 min · 9th Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 45

    6.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 45

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 45

    10.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 45

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 32

    5.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 32

  17. 17

    Continue on 4th Street South

    2771 ft · 2 min · 4th Street South

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 32

    22.3 mi · 26 min · State Highway 32

  19. 19

    Turn right onto United States Highway 2

    5.5 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 2

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 32

    27.3 mi · 32 min · State Highway 32

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 17

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 17

  22. 22

    Continue on Park Street West

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Park Street West

  23. 23

    Turn left

    42 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Avenue West
222 mi · 64%
State Highway 32
54.7 mi · 16%
State Highway 1
37 mi · 11%
State Highway 45
17.3 mi · 5%
United States Highway 2
5.5 mi · 2%
State Highway 17
4.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.8 mi
257.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
03h 02m from Dickinson
Leave By
11:50 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Dickinson

#1 Dickinson

City in North Dakota

Population23,527
Coordinates46.8791800, -102.7896200
Altitude735
CountryUnited States
Park River

#2 Park River

City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States

Population1,305
Coordinates48.3986000, -97.7412000
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Dickinson (-102.78962, 46.87918)
End: Park River (-97.7412, 48.3986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 559 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.25 gal
46.37 L · about $46.19
Round trip
$92.39
24.5 gal · 92.74 L
Estimated CO2
108.9 kg one way
Round trip: 217.7 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dickinson, ND and Park River, ND. The current time in Dickinson is 04:18:38, although it is 05:18:38 in Park River.

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.