How far is Dickinson, ND from Stanley, ND?
The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to Stanley, ND is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 02m.
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.
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dickinson and Stanley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson and Stanley.
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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
33.6 mi · 50 min · 3rd Avenue West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22 Business
51 m · 3 sec · State Highway 22 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22 Business
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22 Business
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Continue on Central Avenue Southeast
1998 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Central Avenue Northwest
1384 ft · 46 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 22 Business
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Memorial Highway
57 m · 3 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Memorial Highway
41 m · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway
14.9 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
2645 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 8
90 m · 3 sec · State Highway 8
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 8
24 mi · 36 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast
2805 ft · 49 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Street
1695 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
15 m · 2 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickinson and Stanley.
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
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue West
33.6 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dickinson and Light Rain near Stanley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dickinson to Stanley?
The road trip is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Keene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Dickinson and 63.9 miles from Stanley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 10:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dickinson and Stanley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dickinson and Light Rain near Stanley.
Stop Ideas Near Keene
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 Keene.
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Sidney, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Stanley. Straight-line distance: 101.08 mi (162.68 km).
#1 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 23,527 |
| Coordinates | 46.8791800, -102.7896200 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stanley
City in North Dakota
| Population | 2,708 |
| Coordinates | 48.3172400, -102.3904500 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanley (-102.39045, 48.31724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.94 | $41.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
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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