Bismarck to Twin Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

731.9 miles 1177.8 km · straight line
878.2 miles estimated 1413.4 km · driving distance
17h 40min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Twin Falls?

The distance from Bismarck to Twin Falls is 731.9 miles (1177.8 km) as the crow flies. Twin Falls is located WSW of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 878.2 miles, taking about 17h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Twin Falls in Idaho.

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 Twin Falls. 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 Twin Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 40min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 12min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~22h 58min $105–$307* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Twin Falls

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m elevation
Twin Falls
42.56°N, 114.46°W
America/Boise
1138m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients