How far is Oquawka, IL from Dickinson, ND?
The driving distance from Oquawka, IL to Dickinson, ND is about 914.7 miles (1472.1 km), with a travel time of about 16h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 717.4 miles (1154.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 32h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 16h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Stearns County, Minnesota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oquawka and Dickinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oquawka and Dickinson.
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Start on Schuyler Street
110 m · 11 sec · Schuyler Street
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Turn left onto 8th Street
6 mi · 9 min · 8th Street
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Turn right
35.6 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 218, IA 27 North: Iowa City, Fairfield
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
1.8 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue of the Saints
123 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight right to continue on I-380 north, US 218 north: Waterloo
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue on West Washington Expressway
1293 ft · 18 sec · West Washington Expressway
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.1 km · 52 sec · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on Leo P Rooff Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Leo P Rooff Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 218 North, IA 27 North: Waverly
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
196.3 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 494 East, MN 5 East
1527 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 494 West, MN 5 West
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
15.9 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Saint Cloud
3250 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
491.1 mi · 8 hr 17 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 Oquawka 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
Keep slight left
491 mi · 08h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oquawka and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Dickinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oquawka to Dickinson?
The road trip is about 914.7 miles (1472.1 km) and usually takes 16h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Luxemburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 456.8 miles from Oquawka and 458 miles from Dickinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 717.4 miles (1154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 197.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $121.73 one way or $243.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 286.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oquawka 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 Oquawka and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Dickinson.
Stop Ideas Near Luxemburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Luxemburg.
St. Cloud
Saint Paul Union Depot
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oquawka and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 717.37 mi (1154.49 km).
#1 Oquawka
Town in Henderson County, Illinois
| Population | 1,231 |
| Coordinates | 40.9319800, -90.9470900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 23,527 |
| Coordinates | 46.8791800, -102.7896200 |
| Altitude | 735 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickinson (-102.78962, 46.87918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 30h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 24m |
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 | $121.73 | $243.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $137.29 | $274.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $150.23 | $300.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $171.21 | $342.43 |
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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