How far is Mekinock, ND from Dickinson, ND?
The driving distance from Mekinock, ND to Dickinson, ND is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.3 miles (427 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mekinock and Dickinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mekinock and Dickinson.
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Start on 25th Street Northeast
5.3 mi · 13 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Continue on Highway B3
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway B3
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Continue on 25th Street Northeast
12 mi · 17 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left onto State Highway 18
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dakota Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 18
7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
18 mi · 21 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1112 ft · 45 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2532 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 200
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on State Highway 32
36.8 mi · 43 min · State Highway 32
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 West: Valley City
1285 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
134.6 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Continue straight
106 mi · 1 hr 43 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 Mekinock and Dickinson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
135 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Mekinock 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 Mekinock to Dickinson?
The road trip is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Mekinock and 165.8 miles from Dickinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.3 miles (427 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.65 one way or $89.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mekinock and Dickinson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Mekinock and Partly Sunny near Dickinson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mekinock and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 265.3 mi (426.96 km).
#1 Mekinock
Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,387 |
| Coordinates | 48.0127700, -97.3634200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $44.65 | $89.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.36 | $100.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.10 | $110.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.80 | $125.60 |
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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