Bismarck to Duluth, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

410.2 miles 660.2 km · straight line
492.3 miles estimated 792.2 km · driving distance
9h 54min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Duluth, Minnesota?

The distance from Bismarck to Duluth, Minnesota is 410.2 miles (660.2 km) as the crow flies. Duluth, Minnesota is located E of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 492.3 miles, taking about 9h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bismarck and Duluth, Minnesota. 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 Duluth, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 54min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 53min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 24min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Duluth, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m elevation
Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients