Bismarck to Erie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bismarck from Erie?

The distance from Bismarck to Erie is 1066.9 miles (1717 km) as the crow flies. Erie is located E of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1280.3 miles, taking about 25h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Erie in Pennsylvania.

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