How far is Dickinson, ND from Richardton, ND?
The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to Richardton, ND is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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City in North Dakota, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson and Richardton.
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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
22.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 8: Richardton, Mott
1423 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto 88th Avenue Southwest
1.3 km · 1 min · 88th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Rebel Road
119 m · 13 sec · Rebel Road
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Turn left
2133 ft · 43 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickinson and Richardton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
3rd Avenue West
Merge slight left
22.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dickinson and Partly Sunny near Richardton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dickinson to Richardton?
The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gladstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Dickinson and 13 miles from Richardton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dickinson and Partly Sunny near Richardton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Richardton. Straight-line distance: 22.38 mi (36.02 km).
#1 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 23,527 |
| Coordinates | 46.8791800, -102.7896200 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richardton
Human settlement in Stark County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 573 |
| Coordinates | 46.8839000, -102.3157300 |
| Altitude | 751 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richardton (-102.31573, 46.8839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
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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