Bismarck to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bismarck from San Francisco?

The distance from Bismarck to San Francisco is 1263.7 miles (2033.7 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WSW of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1584.9 miles, taking about 27h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and San Francisco in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bismarck and San Francisco. 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.