How far is Bismarck, ND from Beulah, ND?

The driving distance from Bismarck, ND to Beulah, ND is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
77.03 mi
01h 32m
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
77.03 mi
Kilometers
123.97 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beulah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM CDT
Return by in Bismarck
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bismarck
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Beulah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bismarck
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 Bismarck
38.5 mi
00h 46m
To Beulah
38.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 29 mph W
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 32 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Rosser Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Rosser Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Rosser Avenue

    565 ft · 21 sec · West Rosser Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West Main Avenue

    2561 ft · 45 sec · West Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    2537 ft · 46 sec · Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1844 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Bismarck Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Bismarck Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    45.1 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1437 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 49

    14.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 49

  10. 10

    Continue on 61st Avenue Southwest

    3 mi · 4 min · 61st Avenue Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 49

    10.5 mi · 16 min · State Highway 49

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    1912 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Central Avenue South

    17 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bismarck Expressway
46.5 mi · 60%
State Highway 49
24.9 mi · 32%
61st Avenue Southwest
2.99 mi · 4%
East Rosser Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
Memorial Highway
0.83 mi · 1%
West Main Avenue
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bismarck Expressway

Merge slight right

45.1 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Salem
00h 46m from Bismarck
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Bismarck and Rain near Beulah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 38.5 miles from Bismarck and 38.6 miles from Beulah.

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 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Bismarck

#1 Bismarck

The capital of North Dakota.

Population74,018
Coordinates46.8083300, -100.7837400
Altitude514
CountryUnited States
Beulah

#2 Beulah

City in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States

Population3,128
Coordinates47.2633400, -101.7779500
Altitude544
CountryUnited States
Start: Bismarck (-100.78374, 46.80833)
End: Beulah (-101.77795, 47.26334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.29 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.44 gal · 20.58 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.57 $23.14
Premium $4.65 $12.66 $25.32
Diesel $5.30 $14.43 $28.85

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 Bismarck and Beulah. The current time is 03:53:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.