How far is Bismarck, ND from New Town, ND?
The driving distance from Bismarck, ND to New Town, ND is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in North Dakota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bismarck and New Town.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck and New Town.
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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
35.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto 247th Avenue Southeast
10.1 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23
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Continue on 39th Street Northwest
11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23
51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
1132 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
113 m · 21 sec · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Drive
82 m · 14 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
58 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left
100 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bismarck and New Town.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Street
Keep slight right to continue on State Street
49.1 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Bismarck and Chance Rain And Snow near New Town.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bismarck to New Town?
The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Max is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Bismarck and 74.3 miles from New Town.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bismarck and Chance Rain And Snow near New Town.
Stop Ideas Near Max
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Food Distribution Center - Our Savior Lord's Food Pantry - City Hall
Garrison City Auditor
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Max.
Minot, ND
Minot station
Stanley
Rugby station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bismarck and New Town. Straight-line distance: 113.72 mi (183.01 km).
#1 Bismarck
The capital of North Dakota.
| Population | 74,018 |
| Coordinates | 46.8083300, -100.7837400 |
| Altitude | 514 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Town
Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic
| Population | 2,592 |
| Coordinates | 47.9808500, -102.4901800 |
| Altitude | 579 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Town (-102.49018, 47.98085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.76 | $39.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.29 | $44.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.39 | $48.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.79 | $55.59 |
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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