How far is Wahpeton, ND from Dickinson, ND?

The driving distance from Wahpeton, ND to Dickinson, ND is about 339.8 miles (546.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.7 miles (477.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
339.77 mi
04h 44m
Flight
296.68 mi
477.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.68 mi
Kilometers
477.46 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.77 mi
Kilometers
546.8 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dickinson
Fri, May 1, 11:45 AM MDT
Return by in Wahpeton
Fri, May 1, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wahpeton
2026-05-01T08:01
Arrive Dickinson
Fri, May 1, 12:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wahpeton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Medina
ND

City in North Dakota, United States

From Wahpeton
170.3 mi
02h 22m
To Dickinson
169.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wahpeton and Dickinson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wahpeton and Dickinson.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue North

    33 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street North

    119 m · 15 sec · 4th Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dakota Avenue

    2979 ft · 2 min · Dakota Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 13

    10.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 29 North, US 81 North: Fargo

    2114 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, US 52 North: Bismarck

    1288 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    181.8 mi · 2 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    106 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    70 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue West

  13. 13

    Turn left

    19 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wahpeton and Dickinson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
288 mi · 85%
I 29 North
40.8 mi · 12%
State Highway 13
10.4 mi · 3%
3rd Avenue West
1.2 mi
Dakota Avenue
0.56 mi
4th Street North
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

182 mi · 02h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
296.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
02h 22m from Wahpeton
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wahpeton and Sunny near Dickinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wahpeton to Dickinson?

The road trip is about 339.8 miles (546.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Wahpeton and 169.4 miles from Dickinson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 296.7 miles (477.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 7:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.21 one way or $90.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton and Sunny near Dickinson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wahpeton and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 296.68 mi (477.46 km).

Wahpeton

#1 Wahpeton

City in North Dakota, United States

Population7,728
Coordinates46.2652400, -96.6059100
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Dickinson

#2 Dickinson

City in North Dakota

Population23,527
Coordinates46.8791800, -102.7896200
Altitude735
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue North (-96.60591, 46.264992)
End: (-102.789606, 46.879203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.99 gal
45.38 L · about $45.21
Round trip
$90.43
23.98 gal · 90.76 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.1 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.21 $90.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.99 $101.99
Premium $4.65 $55.80 $111.60
Diesel $5.30 $63.59 $127.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Dakota · May 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Wahpeton, ND and Dickinson, ND. The current time in Wahpeton is 08:01:34, although it is 07:01:34 in Dickinson.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.