How far is Stanley, ND from Dickinson, ND?
The driving distance from Stanley, ND to Dickinson, ND is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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.
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 02h 25m.
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.
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stanley and Dickinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanley and Dickinson.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Southeast
15 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Street
1695 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Southeast
2805 ft · 47 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State Highway 8
24 mi · 36 min · State Highway 8
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 23
8 m · 1 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
2645 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
14.9 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Memorial Highway
51 m · 3 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22 Business
56 m · 3 sec · State Highway 22 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22 Business
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22 Business
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Continue on Central Avenue Northwest
1384 ft · 46 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Central Avenue Southeast
1998 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State Highway 22 Business
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
55 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
33.6 mi · 50 min
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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 Stanley 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 22 Business
Exit the roundabout
33.6 mi · 00h 50m
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 Stanley 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 Stanley to Dickinson?
The road trip is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Keene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Stanley and 64.8 miles from Dickinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Stanley 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 Stanley and Partly Sunny near Dickinson.
Stop Ideas Near Keene
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 Keene.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanley and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 101.08 mi (162.68 km).
#1 Stanley
City in North Dakota
| Population | 2,708 |
| Coordinates | 48.3172400, -102.3904500 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
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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