How far is Dickinson, ND from Rugby, ND?
The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to Rugby, ND is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dickinson and Rugby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson and Rugby.
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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
65.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 31 North: New Salem, Hazen
1420 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 31
17.5 mi · 20 min · State Highway 31
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 25
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Turn sharp left onto Center Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 48
8.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 48
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 200 Alternate
25.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 200 Alternate
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Continue on State Highway 200
8.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 41
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on 7th Street Northwest
2303 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 41
37.2 mi · 43 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 41
12.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto 57th Street North
17.8 mi · 20 min · 57th Street North
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Continue on 62nd Street Northeast
6.1 mi · 7 min · 62nd Street Northeast
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Continue on US-2 E
22.8 mi · 25 min · US-2 E
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2294 ft · 54 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 10th Street Southwest
668 ft · 24 sec · 10th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto South Main Avenue
2889 ft · 1 min · South Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickinson and Rugby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
3rd Avenue West
Merge slight left
65.7 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Dickinson and Sunny near Rugby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dickinson to Rugby?
The road trip is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Washburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Dickinson and 117.6 miles from Rugby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.26 one way or $62.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dickinson and Rugby, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dickinson and Sunny near Rugby.
Stop Ideas Near Washburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sioux Ferry
Washburn Water Treatment Plant
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washburn.
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Minot station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Rugby. Straight-line distance: 165.86 mi (266.93 km).
#1 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 23,527 |
| Coordinates | 46.8791800, -102.7896200 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rugby
City North Dakota, US
| Population | 2,566 |
| Coordinates | 48.3688900, -99.9962500 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rugby (-99.99625, 48.36889)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.26 | $62.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.26 | $70.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.58 | $77.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.97 | $87.94 |
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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