Bismarck to Clifton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bismarck from Clifton?

The distance from Bismarck to Clifton is 658.5 miles (1059.7 km) as the crow flies. Clifton is located SW of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 790.1 miles, taking about 15h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Clifton in Colorado.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bismarck and Clifton. 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.