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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Morton County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 1st Street Northeast
87 m · 13 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Continue on 1st Street Southeast
889 ft · 39 sec · 1st Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Trooper Avenue
1302 ft · 1 min · Trooper Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 37
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 37
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Turn right onto US-83 S
8.3 mi · 9 min · US-83 S
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Turn right onto State Highway 48
2.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 48
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
11.4 mi · 16 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on East Main Road
2611 ft · 1 min · East Main Road
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Continue on State Highway 200
16.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on State Highway 200 Alternate
3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200 Alternate
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Turn right onto State Highway 31
30.3 mi · 35 min · State Highway 31
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Take the ramp right
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
65.6 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Garrison 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 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.
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.
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).
#1 Garrison
City in McLean County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,458 |
| Coordinates | 47.6522200, -101.4157200 |
| Altitude | 588 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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