Bismarck to Kenosha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

699.2 miles 1125.3 km · straight line
839.1 miles estimated 1350.4 km · driving distance
16h 53min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
110° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Kenosha?

The distance from Bismarck to Kenosha is 699.2 miles (1125.3 km) as the crow flies. Kenosha is located ESE of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 839.1 miles, taking about 16h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Kenosha in Wisconsin.

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 Kenosha. 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 Kenosha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 53min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 16min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~21h 57min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Kenosha

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m elevation
Kenosha
42.58°N, 87.82°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients