How far is Belcourt, ND from Bismarck, ND?
The driving distance from Belcourt, ND to Bismarck, ND is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belcourt and Bismarck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belcourt and Bismarck.
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Start on 44th Avenue Northeast
4 m · 9 sec · 44th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
11.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
30.7 mi · 36 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on 1st Street Northwest
1466 ft · 50 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue Southwest
2712 ft · 2 min · 4th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 3
41.7 mi · 49 min · State Highway 3
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 52
2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
21 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
41.2 mi · 48 min · State Highway 3
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Take the ramp right
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Bismarck, Minot
1619 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on East Boulevard Avenue
869 ft · 15 sec · East Boulevard Avenue
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Turn straight onto North 7th Street
3131 ft · 59 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto East Rosser Avenue
548 ft · 17 sec · East Rosser Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Rosser Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belcourt and Bismarck.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 3
Continue on State Highway 3
41.7 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Belcourt and Sunny near Bismarck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belcourt to Bismarck?
The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manfred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Belcourt and 94.1 miles from Bismarck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.72 one way or $51.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belcourt and Sunny near Bismarck.
Stop Ideas Near Manfred
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manfred.
Rugby station
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belcourt and Bismarck. Straight-line distance: 148.36 mi (238.76 km).
#1 Belcourt
Census-designated place in Rolette County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,078 |
| Coordinates | 48.8391700, -99.7448700 |
| Altitude | 598 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bismarck
The capital of North Dakota.
| Population | 74,018 |
| Coordinates | 46.8083300, -100.7837400 |
| Altitude | 514 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Rosser Avenue (-100.783735, 46.808545)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.01 | $58.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.74 | $63.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.17 | $72.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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