Bay City, Michigan to Williston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bay City, Michigan from Williston?

The distance from Bay City, Michigan to Williston is 996.6 miles (1603.9 km) as the crow flies. Williston is located WNW of Bay City, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1196 miles, taking about 24h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Bay City, Michigan in Michigan and Williston in North Dakota.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bay City, Michigan and Williston. 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.