Bismarck to Owatonna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

411.7 miles 662.5 km · straight line
494 miles estimated 795 km · driving distance
9h 56min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Owatonna?

The distance from Bismarck to Owatonna is 411.7 miles (662.5 km) as the crow flies. Owatonna is located ESE of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 494 miles, taking about 9h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Owatonna 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 Owatonna. 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 Owatonna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 56min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 55min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 26min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Owatonna

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m elevation
Owatonna
44.08°N, 93.23°W
America/Chicago
351m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients