How far is Dickinson, ND from Thompson, ND?
The driving distance from Dickinson, ND to Thompson, ND is about 342.7 miles (551.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273 miles (439.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Thompson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson and Thompson.
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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
266.7 mi · 4 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynchburg
1330 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto 153rd Avenue Southeast
2.1 mi · 5 min · 153rd Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 35th Street Southeast
2 mi · 2 min · 35th Street Southeast
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Continue on 5th Street North
603 ft · 22 sec · 5th Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 18
13.4 mi · 16 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 18
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on Main Street
1461 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 18
11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 18
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Turn right onto State Highway 200 Alternate
8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 200 Alternate
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Grand Forks
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 15 West, CR 81A East: Thompson
1378 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 15
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 15
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Continue on Broadway Street
2600 ft · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickinson and Thompson.
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
267 mi · 04h 15m
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 Thompson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dickinson to Thompson?
The road trip is about 342.7 miles (551.6 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?
Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171 miles from Dickinson and 171.7 miles from Thompson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273 miles (439.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.7 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 5:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.59 one way or $91.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dickinson and Thompson, 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 Thompson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Thompson. Straight-line distance: 273.02 mi (439.38 km).
#1 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 23,527 |
| Coordinates | 46.8791800, -102.7896200 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thompson
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,027 |
| Coordinates | 47.7735900, -97.1098000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thompson (-97.1098, 47.77359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $45.59 | $91.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.42 | $102.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.27 | $112.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.13 | $128.25 |
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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