How far is Bismarck, ND from Crosby, ND?
The driving distance from Bismarck, ND to Crosby, ND is about 231.2 miles (372 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bismarck and Crosby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck and Crosby.
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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
3.3 mi · 6 min · State Street
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Keep slight right to continue on State Street
49.1 mi · 55 min · State Street
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
51.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 52, US 83 Byp: Williston
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 2
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 2
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Continue on US-2 W
1823 ft · 31 sec · US-2 W
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Continue on US Highway 2
10.3 mi · 12 min · US Highway 2
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Keep slight right to continue on United States Route 52
23.5 mi · 27 min · United States Route 52
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Continue on 506th Street Northwest
21.6 mi · 25 min · 506th Street Northwest
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Continue on United States Highway 52
29.4 mi · 34 min · United States Highway 52
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Continue on State Highway 5
34.7 mi · 41 min · State Highway 5
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue Southeast
927 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Street South
3083 ft · 1 min · Main Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bismarck and Crosby.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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51.1 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bismarck and Mostly Sunny near Crosby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bismarck to Crosby?
The road trip is about 231.2 miles (372 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Bismarck and 115.8 miles from Crosby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 8:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.77 one way or $61.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bismarck and Mostly Sunny near Crosby.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bismarck and Crosby. Straight-line distance: 186.32 mi (299.85 km).
#1 Bismarck
The capital of North Dakota.
| Population | 74,018 |
| Coordinates | 46.8083300, -100.7837400 |
| Altitude | 514 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crosby
Human settlement in Divide County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,293 |
| Coordinates | 48.9142000, -103.2949100 |
| Altitude | 598 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crosby (-103.29491, 48.9142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $30.77 | $61.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.70 | $69.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.98 | $75.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.28 | $86.56 |
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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