Bismarck to Ham Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

376.9 miles 606.6 km · straight line
452.3 miles estimated 727.9 km · driving distance
9h 6min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Ham Lake?

The distance from Bismarck to Ham Lake is 376.9 miles (606.6 km) as the crow flies. Ham Lake is located ESE of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 452.3 miles, taking about 9h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Ham 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 Ham 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.

How to Get from Bismarck to Ham Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 6min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 55min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 39min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Ham Lake

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m elevation
Ham Lake
45.25°N, 93.25°W
America/Chicago
274m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients