Dickinson, North Dakota to Mitchell: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318.5 miles 512.5 km · straight line
382.1 miles estimated 615 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Dickinson, North Dakota from Mitchell?

The distance from Dickinson, North Dakota to Mitchell is 318.5 miles (512.5 km) as the crow flies. Mitchell is located SE of Dickinson, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.1 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Dickinson, North Dakota in North Dakota and Mitchell in South Dakota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dickinson, North Dakota and Mitchell. 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 Mitchell

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $46–$134* Comfort

Quick Facts

Dickinson, North Dakota
46.88°N, 102.79°W
America/Denver
735m elevation
Mitchell
43.71°N, 98.03°W
America/Chicago
400m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients