How far is Rugby, ND from Dickinson, ND?
The driving distance from Rugby, ND to Dickinson, ND is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rugby and Dickinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rugby and Dickinson.
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Start on South Main Avenue
2889 ft · 1 min · South Main Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 10th Street Southwest
668 ft · 24 sec · 10th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2133 ft · 49 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 65th Street Northeast
1.2 mi · 1 min · 65th Street Northeast
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Continue on US-2 W
21.5 mi · 23 min · US-2 W
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Continue on 62nd Street Northeast
6.1 mi · 7 min · 62nd Street Northeast
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Continue on 57th Street North
17.8 mi · 20 min · 57th Street North
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Turn left onto State Highway 41
12.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 41
37.2 mi · 43 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on 7th Street Northwest
2303 ft · 44 sec · 7th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 41
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
8.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on State Highway 200 Alternate
25.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 200 Alternate
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Turn left onto State Highway 48
8.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 48
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Continue on Center Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Center Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 25
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Turn left onto State Highway 31
17.3 mi · 20 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 Rugby 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 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.
Sunny leaving Rugby and Sunny near Dickinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rugby to Dickinson?
The road trip is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Washburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Rugby and 116.3 miles from Dickinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.07 one way or $62.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rugby and Dickinson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rugby and Sunny near Dickinson.
Stop Ideas Near Washburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sioux Ferry
Washburn Water Treatment Plant
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washburn.
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Minot station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rugby and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 165.86 mi (266.93 km).
#1 Rugby
City North Dakota, US
| Population | 2,566 |
| Coordinates | 48.3688900, -99.9962500 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| 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: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.07 | $62.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.04 | $70.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.35 | $76.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.70 | $87.41 |
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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