How far is Bismarck, ND from Fort Totten, ND?
The driving distance from Bismarck, ND to Fort Totten, ND is about 167.8 miles (270 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bismarck and Fort Totten.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck and Fort Totten.
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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
41.1 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 3 North: Steele, Tuttle
1229 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
41.4 mi · 48 min · State Highway 3
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 200
16.4 mi · 19 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on United States Highway 52
10 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn left onto State Highway 30
13 mi · 15 min · State Highway 30
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
13.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left
23.5 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 57
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 57
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Turn right onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7
1.4 km · 2 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Road 7
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
160 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn right onto Ephriam Hill Road
150 m · 19 sec · Ephriam Hill Road
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
45 m · 6 sec · 2nd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bismarck and Fort Totten.
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
Turn left onto State Highway 3
41.4 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Bismarck and Chance Light Rain near Fort Totten.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bismarck to Fort Totten?
The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Hurdsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Bismarck and 84 miles from Fort Totten.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.5 miles (187.5 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.32 one way or $44.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bismarck and Chance Light Rain near Fort Totten.
Stop Ideas Near Hurdsfield
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 Hurdsfield.
Rugby station
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bismarck and Fort Totten. Straight-line distance: 116.48 mi (187.46 km).
#1 Bismarck
The capital of North Dakota.
| Population | 74,018 |
| Coordinates | 46.8083300, -100.7837400 |
| Altitude | 514 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Totten
Fort Totten is a place in North Dakota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.9800000, -98.9929000 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Totten (-98.9929, 47.98)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.32 | $44.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.40 | $62.80 |
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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