Bismarck to Lakeville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

392.9 miles 632.3 km · straight line
471.5 miles estimated 758.8 km · driving distance
9h 29min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
110° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Lakeville?

The distance from Bismarck to Lakeville is 392.9 miles (632.3 km) as the crow flies. Lakeville is located ESE of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 471.5 miles, taking about 9h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Lakeville 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 Lakeville. 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 Lakeville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 29min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 23min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 1min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Lakeville

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m elevation
Lakeville
44.65°N, 93.24°W
America/Chicago
296m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients