Bismarck to Sleeping Bear Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bismarck from Sleeping Bear Dunes?

The distance from Bismarck to Sleeping Bear Dunes is 722 miles (1161.9 km) as the crow flies. Sleeping Bear Dunes is located E of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 866.4 miles, taking about 17h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan.

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. 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 Sleeping Bear Dunes. 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.