Dickinson, North Dakota to Glacier Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1582.4 miles 2546.7 km · straight line
1898.9 miles estimated 3056 km · driving distance
38h 12min estimated drive time
$183 - $225 estimated fuel cost
~3h 41min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is Dickinson, North Dakota from Glacier Bay?

The distance from Dickinson, North Dakota to Glacier Bay is 1582.4 miles (2546.7 km) as the crow flies. Glacier Bay is located NW of Dickinson, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1898.9 miles, taking about 38h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 41min. Both are located in United States — Dickinson, North Dakota in North Dakota and Glacier Bay in Alaska.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dickinson, North Dakota and Glacier Bay. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dickinson, North Dakota to Glacier Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 12min $183 - $225 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 50min $152–$285* Budget
Train ~49h 40min $228–$665* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dickinson, North Dakota & Glacier Bay

Quick Facts

Dickinson, North Dakota
46.88°N, 102.79°W
America/Denver
735m elevation
Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 527 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients