Bismarck to Waukesha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

666.9 miles 1073.3 km · straight line
800.3 miles estimated 1288 km · driving distance
16h 6min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
109° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Waukesha?

The distance from Bismarck to Waukesha is 666.9 miles (1073.3 km) as the crow flies. Waukesha is located ESE of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 800.3 miles, taking about 16h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota and Waukesha in Wisconsin.

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 Waukesha. 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 Waukesha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 6min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 19min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 56min $96–$280* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Waukesha

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m elevation
Waukesha
43.01°N, 88.23°W
America/Chicago
248m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients