Bismarck to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

680.6 miles 1095.4 km · straight line
763.8 miles actual route 1229.2 km · driving distance
13h 30min estimated drive time
$74 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Milwaukee?

The distance from Bismarck to Milwaukee is 680.6 miles (1095.4 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located ESE of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 763.8 miles, taking about 13h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 30min $74 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 12min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~17h 33min $92–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM