Dickinson, North Dakota to Swift Current: Road Trip Guide & Distance

328.2 miles 528.2 km · straight line
393.8 miles estimated 633.8 km · driving distance
7h 55min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Dickinson, North Dakota from Swift Current?

The distance from Dickinson, North Dakota to Swift Current is 328.2 miles (528.2 km) as the crow flies. Swift Current is located NW of Dickinson, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393.8 miles, taking about 7h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Dickinson, North Dakota is in North Dakota, United States, while Swift Current is in Saskatchewan, Canada.

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. 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 Swift Current. 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 Swift Current

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 55min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 30min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 31min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dickinson, North Dakota & Swift Current

Quick Facts

Dickinson, North Dakota
46.88°N, 102.79°W
America/Denver
735m elevation
Swift Current
50.28°N, 107.80°W
America/Swift_Current
742m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients