Dickinson, North Dakota to Sylvan Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

628.6 miles 1011.7 km · straight line
754.3 miles estimated 1214 km · driving distance
15h 11min estimated drive time
$73 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Dickinson, North Dakota from Sylvan Lake?

The distance from Dickinson, North Dakota to Sylvan Lake is 628.6 miles (1011.7 km) as the crow flies. Sylvan Lake is located NW of Dickinson, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 754.3 miles, taking about 15h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Dickinson, North Dakota is in North Dakota, United States, while Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake. 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 Sylvan Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 11min $73 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 13min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 44min $91–$264* Comfort

Quick Facts

Dickinson, North Dakota
46.88°N, 102.79°W
America/Denver
735m elevation
Sylvan Lake
52.31°N, 114.08°W
America/Edmonton
940m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients