Bismarck, ND Road Trips

With 12 routes heading out and 21 heading in, Bismarck, ND works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 40-mile quick runs to 244-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Bismarck, ND spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

34

Longest Drive

249.8 mi

Park River, ND

Quickest Drive

37m

New Salem, ND

Plan Around Bismarck, ND

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Bismarck, ND is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Park River, ND to Bismarck, ND 249.8 mi · 3h 54m Wahpeton, ND to Bismarck, ND 244 mi · 3h 26m Mekinock, ND to Bismarck, ND 239.7 mi · 3h 49m Crosby, ND to Bismarck, ND 230.8 mi · 3h 46m

Continue From Bismarck, ND

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Bismarck, ND to Wahpeton, ND 243.8 mi · 3h 25m Bismarck, ND to West Fargo, ND 188.6 mi · 3h 3m Bismarck, ND to Devils Lake, ND 184.6 mi · 3h 31m Bismarck, ND to Watford City, ND 182.7 mi · 2h 45m

Trips from Bismarck, ND

Bismarck, ND to Wahpeton, ND

243.8 mi 3h 25m

Bismarck, ND to West Fargo, ND

188.6 mi 3h 3m

Bismarck, ND to Devils Lake, ND

184.6 mi 3h 31m

Bismarck, ND to Watford City, ND

182.7 mi 2h 45m

Bismarck, ND to Fort Totten, ND

167.8 mi 3h 19m

Bismarck, ND to New Town, ND

148.5 mi 2h 53m

Bismarck, ND to Valley City, ND

135 mi 1h 56m

Bismarck, ND to Minot, ND

109.9 mi 2h 9m

Bismarck, ND to Jamestown, ND

102 mi 1h 40m

Bismarck, ND to Dickinson, ND

98.9 mi 1h 38m

Bismarck, ND to Garrison, ND

75.3 mi 1h 28m

Bismarck, ND to Washburn, ND

40.1 mi 48m

Driving from Bismarck, ND

Expect an average of 140 miles and about 2h 21m behind the wheel when leaving Bismarck, ND. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 244 miles (3h 31m), while the shortest is just 40 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Bismarck, ND most often head toward Wahpeton, ND (243.8 mi, 3h 25m), West Fargo, ND (188.3 mi, 2h 38m), Devils Lake, ND (184.6 mi, 3h 31m), Watford City, ND (182.7 mi, 2h 45m), and Fort Totten, ND (167.8 mi, 3h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in ND currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 140-mile trip from Bismarck, ND, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 mapped routes leaving Bismarck, ND and 21 routes heading into Bismarck, ND, covering 33 total connections. Distances range from 40 to 244 miles.

The longest mapped route from Bismarck, ND covers 244 miles and takes approximately 3h 31m. Shorter options start at just 40 miles.

The average route from Bismarck, ND runs about 140 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 140-mile trip from Bismarck, ND costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Bismarck, ND include Wahpeton, ND, West Fargo, ND, Devils Lake, ND and Watford City, ND. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.