Airports
Dickinson Airport
Your closest option is just 36 miles east of Medora, about a 35-minute drive down Interstate 94.
Airline:
United Airlines
Two daily flights to and from Denver
Available at the airport Flights:
Car Rentals:
Bismark Airport
Located about 130 miles from Medora, Bismarck is a larger airport with more flight options. The drive west to Medora takes about 2 hours, and it’s a scenic one—just note the time zone shift! Bismarck is in Central Time, while Medora is in Mountain Time.
Airlines:
Delta, United, American, Allegiant Available at the airport
Car Rentals:
On the road again
road to Medora
From the East or West
Take Interstate 94, which runs east-west across North Dakota and goes right past Medora. The Exit 27 ramp leads you straight into town, just follow the signs!
– From Fargo, ND: 5 hours
– From Minneapolis, MN: 7.5 hours
– From Billings, MT: 4.5 hours
– From Bozeman, MT: 6.5 hours
From the North Or South
If you’re heading in from South Dakota, or western North Dakota, US-85 connects with I-94 just a few miles east of Medora.
– From Rapid City, SD: 4.5 hours
– From Mount Rushmore: 4.5 hours
– From Deadwood, SD: 3.5 hours
– From Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit: 1 hour
– From Watford City, ND: 1.5 hours
Make it a Road Trip to Remember!
Medora is a perfect stop on some of the West’s most iconic road trips. Whether you’re building a North Dakota itinerary or connecting national parks across the region, you’ll find wide-open highways and unforgettable views.
Here are a few popular routes and road trip ideas to get you started:
– From Badlands National Park: 4.5
– From Yellowstone National Park: 6 hours
– From Glacier National Park: 8.5 hours
– From Grand Teton National Park: 8.5 hours
– From Voyageurs National Park: 8.5 hours
– From Sheridan, WY: 4.5 hours
– From Cody, WY: 5.5 hours
– From Big Sky, MT: 5 hours
– From Red Lodge, MT: 5 hours
Ready to plan your route? Check out these regional trip ideas:
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