How far is Bismarck, ND from Bottineau, ND?
The driving distance from Bismarck, ND to Bottineau, ND is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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.
Township in McHenry County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bismarck and Bottineau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck and Bottineau.
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Start on East Rosser Avenue
1308 ft · 47 sec · East Rosser Avenue
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
2947 ft · 54 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto East Boulevard Avenue
69 m · 4 sec · East Boulevard Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Take the ramp right toward Fargo
22.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 South, ND 14 North: Sterling, Wing
1365 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
914 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on State Highway 14
73.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · State Highway 14
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Turn left onto United States Highway 52
7.4 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 52
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Continue on US-52
3.1 mi · 4 min · US-52
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Turn right onto State Highway 14
26.8 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14
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Turn right onto US-2 E
3.7 mi · 4 min · US-2 E
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Turn left onto Main Street South
1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street South
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northwest
1356 ft · 45 sec · 6th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 14
38.7 mi · 45 min · State Highway 14
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Turn right onto State Highway 5
11.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 5
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Continue on 11th Street West
1.3 km · 2 min · 11th Street West
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Turn left onto Main Street
2415 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street East
16 m · 2 sec · 5th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bismarck and Bottineau.
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 14
Continue on State Highway 14
73.2 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Rain Likely leaving Bismarck and Light Rain Likely near Bottineau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bismarck to Bottineau?
The road trip is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Anamoose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Bismarck and 95.9 miles from Bottineau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Bismarck and Light Rain Likely near Bottineau.
Stop Ideas Near Anamoose
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 Anamoose.
Rugby station
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Minot station
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bismarck and Bottineau. Straight-line distance: 140.37 mi (225.91 km).
#1 Bismarck
The capital of North Dakota.
| Population | 74,018 |
| Coordinates | 46.8083300, -100.7837400 |
| Altitude | 514 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bottineau
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 48.8272300, -100.4457000 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bottineau (-100.4457, 48.82723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.79 | $57.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.51 | $63.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.91 | $71.82 |
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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