Dickinson, North Dakota to Red Deer: Road Trip Guide & Distance

617 miles 992.9 km · straight line
740.4 miles estimated 1191.5 km · driving distance
14h 54min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Dickinson, North Dakota from Red Deer?

The distance from Dickinson, North Dakota to Red Deer is 617 miles (992.9 km) as the crow flies. Red Deer is located NW of Dickinson, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 740.4 miles, taking about 14h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Dickinson, North Dakota is in North Dakota, United States, while Red Deer is in Alberta, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 54min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 53min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 22min $89–$259* Comfort

Quick Facts

Dickinson, North Dakota
46.88°N, 102.79°W
America/Denver
735m elevation
Red Deer
52.27°N, 113.80°W
America/Edmonton
856m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients