How far is Thompson, ND from Dickinson, ND?
The driving distance from Thompson, ND to Dickinson, ND is about 330.6 miles (532 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273 miles (439.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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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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 05h 01m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thompson and Dickinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson and Dickinson.
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Start on Broadway Street
2600 ft · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on State Highway 15
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 15
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Take the ramp right toward I 29 South: Fargo
1374 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Argusville
1309 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto 25 Street Southeast
1.1 mi · 1 min · 25 Street Southeast
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Continue on 25 Street Souteast
6 mi · 7 min · 25 Street Souteast
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Continue on 25 Street Southeast
6 mi · 7 min · 25 Street Southeast
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Turn left onto State Highway 18
10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 18
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Turn right onto 5th Street North
603 ft · 17 sec · 5th Street North
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Continue on 35th Street Southeast
2 mi · 2 min · 35th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 153rd Avenue Southeast
1.9 mi · 5 min · 153rd Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 West
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
160.6 mi · 2 hr 32 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 Thompson 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
161 mi · 02h 32m
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 Thompson and Sunny near Dickinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thompson to Dickinson?
The road trip is about 330.6 miles (532 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 173.8 miles from Thompson and 156.8 miles from Dickinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273 miles (439.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.01 one way or $88.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Thompson 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 Thompson and Sunny near Dickinson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thompson and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 273.02 mi (439.38 km).
#1 Thompson
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,027 |
| Coordinates | 47.7735900, -97.1098000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $44.01 | $88.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.63 | $99.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.31 | $108.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.90 | $123.80 |
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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