How far is Bismarck, ND from Mekinock, ND?
The driving distance from Bismarck, ND to Mekinock, ND is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Barnes County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bismarck and Mekinock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck and Mekinock.
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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
49.7 mi · 48 min
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Continue straight
93.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 32: Oriska, Fingal
1255 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
37 mi · 44 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on State Highway 200
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2532 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1112 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 200
18 mi · 21 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 18
7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on Dakota Avenue South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dakota Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 18
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left onto 25th Street Northeast
12 mi · 17 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Continue on Highway B3
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway B3
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Continue on 25th Street Northeast
5.3 mi · 13 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bismarck and Mekinock.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Fargo
Continue straight
93.4 mi · 01h 29m
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 Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Mekinock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bismarck to Mekinock?
The road trip is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Eckelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Bismarck and 121.7 miles from Mekinock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.32 one way or $64.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bismarck and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Mekinock.
Stop Ideas Near Eckelson
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 Eckelson.
Fargo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bismarck and Mekinock. Straight-line distance: 180.26 mi (290.1 km).
#1 Bismarck
The capital of North Dakota.
| Population | 74,018 |
| Coordinates | 46.8083300, -100.7837400 |
| Altitude | 514 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mekinock
Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,387 |
| Coordinates | 48.0127700, -97.3634200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mekinock (-97.36342, 48.01277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.32 | $64.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.45 | $72.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.88 | $79.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.46 | $90.91 |
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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