Midland, Michigan to Williston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

979.8 miles 1576.8 km · straight line
1175.8 miles estimated 1892.2 km · driving distance
23h 39min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Midland, Michigan from Williston?

The distance from Midland, Michigan to Williston is 979.8 miles (1576.8 km) as the crow flies. Williston is located WNW of Midland, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1175.8 miles, taking about 23h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Midland, Michigan in Michigan and Williston in North Dakota.

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 Midland, Michigan and Williston. 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 Midland, Michigan to Williston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 39min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 23min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~30h 45min $141–$412* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Midland, Michigan & Williston

Quick Facts

Midland, Michigan
43.62°N, 84.25°W
America/Detroit
191m elevation
Williston
48.15°N, 103.62°W
America/Chicago
572m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients