How far is Bismarck, ND from Watford City, ND?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bismarck and Watford City is 135.75 miles (218.46 km).
Flight distance from Bismarck, ND to Watford City, ND is 135.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Bismarck to Watford City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bismarck, North Dakota to Watford City, North Dakota is: 182.66 miles (293.96 km) by car.
Driving from Bismarck to Watford City will take approximately 02 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Bismarck
The capital of North Dakota. It is located on the east bank of the Missouri River in central North Dakota. Bismarck is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the State Capitol Building and the North Dakota Heritage Center.
| Population | 74018 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°48'30"N 100°47'1"W |
| Latitude | 46.8083300 |
| Longitude | -100.7837400 |
| Altitude | 514 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watford City
City in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7835 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°48'8"N 103°16'60"W |
| Latitude | 47.8022400 |
| Longitude | -103.2832500 |
| Altitude | 646 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Watford City: Main Street North (-103.283174,47.80224)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bismarck and Watford City
The distance between Bismarck and Watford City is 294 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Bismarck and Watford City. The current time is 01:47:52.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.4 liters (6.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bismarck and Watford City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bismarck to Watford City is $23.41 (diesel $31.46).
North Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.63 | $3.97 | $4.33 | $4.88 |
| Total | $23.41 | $25.61 | $27.89 | $31.46 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.632 (Diesel $4.881) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bismarck and Watford City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
