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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.41 mi
04h 10m
Flight
193.05 mi
310.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.05 mi
Kilometers
310.68 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.41 mi
Kilometers
423.92 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dickinson
Tue, Apr 14, 9:38 PM MDT
Return by in Fort Totten
Wed, Apr 15, 2:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Totten
2026-04-14T18:27
Arrive Dickinson
Tue, Apr 14, 10:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Totten
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Driscoll
ND

Unincorporated community in North Dakota

From Fort Totten
132.2 mi
02h 05m
To Dickinson
131.3 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue North

    45 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ephriam Hill Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Ephriam Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    160 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 57

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 57

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.5 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 15

    13.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 30

    13 mi · 15 min · State Highway 30

  9. 9

    Turn right onto United States Highway 52

    10 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 52

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 200

    16.4 mi · 19 min · State Highway 200

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 3

    41.2 mi · 48 min · State Highway 3

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1254 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    138.6 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    70 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue West

  17. 17

    Turn left

    19 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Totten and Dickinson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 3
180 mi · 68%
State Highway 200
16.4 mi · 6%
State Highway 15
13.9 mi · 5%
State Highway 30
13 mi · 5%
United States Highway 52
10 mi · 4%
State Highway 57
5.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.3 mi
193.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Driscoll
02h 05m from Fort Totten
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 Fort Totten

Fort Totten is a place in North Dakota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.9800000, -98.9929000
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Dickinson

#2 Dickinson

City in North Dakota

Population23,527
Coordinates46.8791800, -102.7896200
Altitude735
CountryUnited States
Start: (-98.99288, 47.980001)
End: (-102.789606, 46.879203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.19 L · about $35.07
Round trip
$70.14
18.6 gal · 70.38 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Totten, ND and Dickinson, ND. The current time in Fort Totten is 18:27:38, although it is 17:27:38 in Dickinson.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.