How far is Fort Totten, ND from Dickinson, ND?
The driving distance from Fort Totten, ND to Dickinson, ND is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Totten and Dickinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Totten and Dickinson.
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Start on 2nd Avenue North
45 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Ephriam Hill Road
150 m · 19 sec · Ephriam Hill Road
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
160 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7
1.4 km · 2 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 57
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 57
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.5 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
13.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left onto State Highway 30
13 mi · 15 min · State Highway 30
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Turn right onto United States Highway 52
10 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 52
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Continue on State Highway 200
16.4 mi · 19 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
41.2 mi · 48 min · State Highway 3
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Take the ramp right
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
138.6 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
70 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue West
1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue West
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Turn left
19 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Totten and Dickinson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 3
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Fort Totten and Chance Light Rain near Dickinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Totten to Dickinson?
The road trip is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Driscoll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Fort Totten and 131.3 miles from Dickinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.07 one way or $70.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Totten and Dickinson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fort Totten and Chance Light Rain near Dickinson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Totten and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 193.05 mi (310.68 km).
#1 Fort Totten
Fort Totten is a place in North Dakota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.9800000, -98.9929000 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 23,527 |
| Coordinates | 46.8791800, -102.7896200 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-102.789606, 46.879203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $35.07 | $70.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.55 | $79.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.28 | $86.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.33 | $98.65 |
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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