Bismarck to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

612.8 miles 986.2 km · straight line
735.3 miles estimated 1183.4 km · driving distance
14h 48min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Bismarck to Madison, Wisconsin is 612.8 miles (986.2 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located ESE of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 735.3 miles, taking about 14h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Madison, Wisconsin 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bismarck and Madison, Wisconsin. 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 Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 48min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 46min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 14min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m elevation
Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients