Origin
Bismarck, ND
Night in Bismarck on Tuesday
Local time
10:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bismarck, ND to New Town, ND
Data updated 28 minutes ago
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
148.5 mi
239 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
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6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bismarck, ND
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New Town, ND
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bismarck, ND to New Town, ND covers 148.5 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Street, US 83, State Highway 23 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.3 miles on State Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.2 miles from Bismarck, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Bismarck, ND to New Town, ND covers 148.5 miles and takes about 2h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Street is the longest continuous segment at about 52.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near ND 1804 / North 9th Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (ND 1804 / North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (ND 1804 / East Boulevard Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 83; ND 1804 / State Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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ND 1804 / North 9th Street
Turn left onto ND 1804 / North 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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ND 1804 / East Boulevard Avenue
Turn right onto ND 1804 / East Boulevard Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
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~7m in
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US 83; ND 1804 / State Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83; ND 1804 / State Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
148.3 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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Eagle Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Eagle Drive
Navigation decision point
5
148.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Street | 52.3 mi | 1h |
| US 83 | 39.1 mi | 44m |
| State Highway 23 | 18 mi | 22m |
| 247th Avenue Southwest | 16 mi | 18m |
| 39th Street Northwest | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| 247th Avenue Southeast | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| North 9th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Rosser Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Street
— 52.3 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck, ND and New Town, ND.
1
Start on East Rosser Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
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East Rosser Avenue
2
Turn left onto ND 1804
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
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North 9th Street
3
Turn right onto ND 1804
227 ft
·
3 sec
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East Boulevard Avenue
4
Continue on ND 1804
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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State Street
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83; ND 1804
49 mi
·
54 min
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State Street
6
Continue on US 83; ND 200; ND 1804
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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US 83; ND 200; ND 1804
7
Continue on US 83; ND 1804
35 mi
·
39 min
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US 83; ND 1804
8
Turn left onto ND 23
10 mi
·
11 min
·
247th Avenue Southeast
9
Continue on ND 23
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 23
10
Continue on ND 23
16 mi
·
18 min
·
247th Avenue Southwest
11
Continue on ND 23
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Highway 23
12
Continue on ND 23
12 mi
·
13 min
·
39th Street Northwest
13
Continue on ND 23; ND 1804
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 23
14
Enter roundabout onto ND 23; ND 1804
166 ft
·
1 sec
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State Highway 23
15
Continue on ND 23; ND 1804
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 23
16
Continue on ND 23; ND 1804
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto Central Avenue
371 ft
·
21 sec
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Central Avenue
18
At end of road, turn left onto Eagle Drive
268 ft
·
13 sec
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Eagle Drive
19
Turn right onto West Central Avenue
191 ft
·
13 sec
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West Central Avenue
20
Turn left
327 ft
·
24 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.2 miles from Bismarck, ND, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Town, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bismarck, ND so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bismarck, ND
This is one driving day of about 148.5 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bismarck, ND.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on State Street for about 52.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.2 mi from Bismarck, ND · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.2 miles from Bismarck, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Town, ND
The final approach into New Town, ND usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Town, ND.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.22 one way
$46.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.49 | $50.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.58 | $57.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.79 | $65.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.59 | $7.13 |
| Efficient EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.99 | $5.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.79 | $9.50 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Town, ND
Night in New Town on Tuesday
Local time
10:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Garrison, ND
74 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bismarck, ND to New Town, ND covers 148.5 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Street, US 83, State Highway 23. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.2 miles from Bismarck, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 53m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (ND 1804 / North 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (ND 1804 / East Boulevard Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 83; ND 1804 / State Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Bismarck, ND to New Town, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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