Bismarck to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.9 miles 616.2 km · straight line
459.4 miles estimated 739.4 km · driving distance
9h 15min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Minneapolis?

The distance from Bismarck to Minneapolis is 382.9 miles (616.2 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located ESE of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 459.4 miles, taking about 9h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 15min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 6min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 47min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients