Bismarck to Cheyenne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

439.9 miles 708 km · straight line
527.9 miles estimated 849.6 km · driving distance
10h 37min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
209° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Cheyenne?

The distance from Bismarck to Cheyenne is 439.9 miles (708 km) as the crow flies. Cheyenne is located SSW of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 527.9 miles, taking about 10h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Cheyenne in Wyoming.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bismarck and Cheyenne. 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 Bismarck to Cheyenne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 37min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 44min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 5min $63–$185* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Cheyenne

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m elevation
Cheyenne
41.14°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1856m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients