How far is Bismarck, ND from Park River, ND?
The driving distance from Bismarck, ND to Park River, ND is about 250 miles (402.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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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Halfway Point
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City in North Dakota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bismarck and Park River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck and Park River.
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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
73.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 1 North: Rogers
2418 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 1
28.2 mi · 33 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on Wheat Street
2196 ft · 1 min · Wheat Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
8.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 1
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto 9th Street Southeast
2091 ft · 1 min · 9th Street Southeast
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Continue on 9th Street Northeast
2079 ft · 1 min · 9th Street Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 45
6.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 45
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Continue on State Highway 45
10.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 45
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
5.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 32
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Continue on 4th Street South
2771 ft · 2 min · 4th Street South
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Continue on State Highway 32
22.3 mi · 26 min · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto United States Highway 2
5.5 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 2
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Turn left onto State Highway 32
27.3 mi · 32 min · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto State Highway 17
4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 17
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Continue on Park Street West
1.1 mi · 3 min · Park Street West
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Turn left
42 m · 10 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 Park River.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Fargo
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73.6 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Bismarck and Sunny near Park River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bismarck to Park River?
The road trip is about 250 miles (402.3 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Sanborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Bismarck and 125.2 miles from Park River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.26 one way or $66.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bismarck and Sunny near Park River.
Stop Ideas Near Sanborn
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 Sanborn.
Fargo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bismarck and Park River. Straight-line distance: 179.32 mi (288.59 km).
#1 Bismarck
The capital of North Dakota.
| Population | 74,018 |
| Coordinates | 46.8083300, -100.7837400 |
| Altitude | 514 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park River
City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,305 |
| Coordinates | 48.3986000, -97.7412000 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park River (-97.7412, 48.3986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $33.26 | $66.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.51 | $75.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.05 | $82.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.78 | $93.56 |
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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