How far is Garrison, ND from Dickinson, ND?

The driving distance from Garrison, ND to Dickinson, ND is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.95 mi
02h 18m
Flight
83.68 mi
134.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.68 mi
Kilometers
134.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.95 mi
Kilometers
222.01 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dickinson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM MDT
Return by in Garrison
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garrison
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Dickinson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garrison
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
New Salem
ND

City in Morton County, North Dakota

From Garrison
73.2 mi
01h 09m
To Dickinson
64.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Garrison and Dickinson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garrison and Dickinson.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Northeast

    87 m · 13 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Street Southeast

    889 ft · 39 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Trooper Avenue

    1302 ft · 1 min · Trooper Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 37

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 37

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US-83 S

    8.3 mi · 9 min · US-83 S

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 48

    2.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 48

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 200

    11.4 mi · 16 min · State Highway 200

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Road

    2611 ft · 1 min · East Main Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 200

    16.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 200

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 200 Alternate

    3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200 Alternate

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 31

    30.3 mi · 35 min · State Highway 31

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Garrison 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 31
96.5 mi · 70%
State Highway 200
28.1 mi · 20%
US-83 S
8.32 mi · 6%
State Highway 37
5.62 mi · 4%
State Highway 200 Alternate
2.99 mi · 2%
State Highway 48
2.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 31

Merge slight left

65.6 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
83.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Salem
01h 09m from Garrison
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Garrison and Partly Sunny near Dickinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garrison to Dickinson?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Garrison and 64.7 miles from Dickinson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Garrison and Dickinson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Garrison and Partly Sunny near Dickinson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garrison and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 83.68 mi (134.67 km).

Garrison

#1 Garrison

City in McLean County, North Dakota, United States

Population1,458
Coordinates47.6522200, -101.4157200
Altitude588
CountryUnited States
Dickinson

#2 Dickinson

City in North Dakota

Population23,527
Coordinates46.8791800, -102.7896200
Altitude735
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Northeast (-101.41584, 47.65222)
End: (-102.789606, 46.879203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.43 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.86 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Garrison, ND and Dickinson, ND. The current time in Garrison is 22:31:54, although it is 21:31:54 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.