Bismarck to Estes Park: Road Trip Guide & Distance

503.4 miles 810.2 km · straight line
604.1 miles estimated 972.2 km · driving distance
12h 9min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Estes Park?

The distance from Bismarck to Estes Park is 503.4 miles (810.2 km) as the crow flies. Estes Park is located SSW of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 604.1 miles, taking about 12h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Estes Park 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 Estes Park. 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 Estes Park

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 9min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 35min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 48min $72–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Estes Park

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m elevation
Estes Park
40.38°N, 105.52°W
America/Denver
2293m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients