How far is Washburn, ND from Dickinson, ND?

The driving distance from Washburn, ND to Dickinson, ND is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.42 mi
01h 49m
Flight
87.54 mi
140.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.54 mi
Kilometers
140.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.42 mi
Kilometers
182.53 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dickinson
Mon, Jun 1, 6:29 PM MDT
Return by in Washburn
Mon, Jun 1, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washburn
2026-06-01T17:40
Arrive Dickinson
Mon, Jun 1, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washburn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Glen Ullin
ND

City in Morton County, North Dakota

From Washburn
57.2 mi
00h 54m
To Dickinson
56.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue

    3270 ft · 2 min · Main Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200 Alternate

    14 mi · 16 min · State Highway 200 Alternate

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 48

    8.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 48

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Center Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 25

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 31

    17.3 mi · 20 min · State Highway 31

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    70 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue West

  12. 12

    Turn left

    19 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 31
83.5 mi · 74%
State Highway 200 Alternate
14 mi · 12%
State Highway 48
8.57 mi · 8%
State Highway 25
6.1 mi · 5%
3rd Avenue West
1.2 mi · 1%
Center Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Ullin
00h 54m from Washburn
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Washburn and Sunny near Dickinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Glen Ullin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Washburn and 56.2 miles from Dickinson.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washburn and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 87.54 mi (140.88 km).

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#1 Washburn

City in North Dakota

Population1,247
Coordinates47.2891600, -101.0290300
Altitude535
CountryUnited States
Dickinson

#2 Dickinson

City in North Dakota

Population23,527
Coordinates46.8791800, -102.7896200
Altitude735
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue (-101.029114, 47.289064)
End: (-102.789606, 46.879203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.15 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.17
8 gal · 30.3 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.08 $30.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.01 $34.02
Premium $4.65 $18.62 $37.23
Diesel $5.30 $21.22 $42.43

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Washburn, ND and Dickinson, ND. The current time in Washburn is 17:40:40, although it is 16:40:40 in Dickinson.

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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.