How far is Beulah, ND from Bismarck, ND?

The driving distance from Beulah, ND to Bismarck, ND is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.5 mi
01h 17m
Flight
56.4 mi
90.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.4 mi
Kilometers
90.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.5 mi
Kilometers
124.73 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bismarck
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Beulah
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beulah
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Bismarck
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beulah
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Salem
ND

City in Morton County, North Dakota

From Beulah
38.6 mi
00h 38m
To Bismarck
39 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 32 mph W
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 29 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beulah and Bismarck.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beulah and Bismarck.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue South

    17 m · 8 sec · Central Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    1912 ft · 58 sec · Main Street West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 49

    10.5 mi · 16 min · State Highway 49

  4. 4

    Continue on 61st Avenue Southwest

    3 mi · 4 min · 61st Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 49

    14.6 mi · 22 min · State Highway 49

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    45.2 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Bismarck Expressway

    2466 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Bismarck Expressway

    1654 ft · 26 sec · Bismarck Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business East: Bismarck, Mandan

    1338 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 Business East: Main Avenue, Bismarck

    1745 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Memorial Highway

    3026 ft · 1 min · Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Avenue

    2472 ft · 42 sec · West Main Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto West Rosser Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Rosser Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Rosser Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beulah and Bismarck.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 49
70.5 mi · 91%
61st Avenue Southwest
2.99 mi · 4%
West Rosser Avenue
0.98 mi · 1%
I 94 Business East
0.58 mi · 1%
Memorial Highway
0.57 mi · 1%
West Main Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 49

Merge slight left

45.2 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Salem
00h 38m from Beulah
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Beulah and Rain Likely near Bismarck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beulah to Bismarck?

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Beulah and 39 miles from Bismarck.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Beulah and Rain Likely near Bismarck.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beulah and Bismarck. Straight-line distance: 56.4 mi (90.76 km).

Beulah

#1 Beulah

City in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States

Population3,128
Coordinates47.2633400, -101.7779500
Altitude544
CountryUnited States
Bismarck

#2 Bismarck

The capital of North Dakota.

Population74,018
Coordinates46.8083300, -100.7837400
Altitude514
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue South (-101.777934, 47.26334)
End: East Rosser Avenue (-100.783735, 46.808545)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.35 L · about $10.29
Round trip
$20.59
5.46 gal · 20.7 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.29 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.61 $23.22
Premium $4.65 $12.71 $25.41
Diesel $5.30 $14.48 $28.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beulah and Bismarck. The current time is 00:24:32.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.