Bismarck to Forest Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bismarck from Forest Lake?

The distance from Bismarck to Forest Lake is 388.5 miles (625.2 km) as the crow flies. Forest Lake is located ESE of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 466.2 miles, taking about 9h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake. 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.