How far is Dwight, ND from Hankinson, ND?
The driving distance from Dwight, ND to Hankinson, ND is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dwight and Hankinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dwight and Hankinson.
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Start on Platt Street
79 m · 14 sec · Platt Street
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Turn right onto Hill Street
136 m · 12 sec · Hill Street
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Continue on 176th Avenue Southeast
1.5 km · 2 min · 176th Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight right onto County Road 81
2774 ft · 1 min · County Road 81
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Continue on 175th Avenue Southeast
1.5 mi · 4 min · 175th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto State Highway 13
4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 13
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Take the exit straight toward I 29 South, US 81 South: Sioux Falls
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 11: Hankinson, Fairmount
1566 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 11
2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 11
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Continue on 6th Street Southeast
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Main Avenue South
1346 ft · 39 sec · Main Avenue South
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Southeast
25 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dwight and Hankinson.
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.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Dwight and Chance Light Rain near Hankinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dwight to Hankinson?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Great Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Dwight and 13.1 miles from Hankinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Dwight and Chance Light Rain near Hankinson.
Stop Ideas Near Great Bend
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 Great Bend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dwight and Hankinson. Straight-line distance: 17.99 mi (28.95 km).
#1 Dwight
City in Richland County
| Population | 321 |
| Coordinates | 46.3041300, -96.7381300 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hankinson
City in Richland County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 880 |
| Coordinates | 46.0696800, -96.9017500 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: 3rd Street Southeast (-96.901752, 46.069764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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