How far is Oakes, ND from Dickinson, ND?
The driving distance from Oakes, ND to Dickinson, ND is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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 04h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Kidder County, North Dakota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakes and Dickinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakes and Dickinson.
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Start on 7th Street South
2736 ft · 2 min · 7th Street South
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Continue on State Highway 1
15.4 mi · 19 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Street
1021 ft · 35 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
38 mi · 44 min · State Highway 1
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 West, US 52 West, ND 1 North: Bismarck
14.7 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
106.1 mi · 1 hr 40 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 Oakes 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.
I 94 West
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106 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oakes 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 Oakes to Dickinson?
The road trip is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Steele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Oakes and 140.1 miles from Dickinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oakes and Dickinson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakes and Partly Sunny near Dickinson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakes and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 229.21 mi (368.87 km).
#1 Oakes
City in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,657 |
| Coordinates | 46.1385800, -98.0903800 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| 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: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.15 | $84.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.12 | $92.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.56 | $105.13 |
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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