Dickinson, North Dakota to Sleeping Bear Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

816.9 miles 1314.6 km · straight line
980.2 miles estimated 1577.5 km · driving distance
19h 43min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Dickinson, North Dakota from Sleeping Bear Dunes?

The distance from Dickinson, North Dakota to Sleeping Bear Dunes is 816.9 miles (1314.6 km) as the crow flies. Sleeping Bear Dunes is located E of Dickinson, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 980.2 miles, taking about 19h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Dickinson, North Dakota in North Dakota and Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Sleeping Bear Dunes. 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 Sleeping Bear Dunes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 43min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 40min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 38min $118–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dickinson, North Dakota & Sleeping Bear Dunes

Quick Facts

Dickinson, North Dakota
46.88°N, 102.79°W
America/Denver
735m elevation
Sleeping Bear Dunes
44.80°N, 86.05°W
America/Detroit
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients