How far is Bonne Terre, MO from Bismarck, MO?

The driving distance from Bonne Terre, MO to Bismarck, MO is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.14 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.29 mi
18.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.29 mi
Kilometers
18.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.14 mi
Kilometers
25.98 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bismarck
Wed, Apr 15, 7:14 PM CDT
Return by in Bonne Terre
Wed, Apr 15, 7:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonne Terre
2026-04-15T18:49
Arrive Bismarck
Wed, Apr 15, 7:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bonne Terre
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elvins
MO

City in St.

From Bonne Terre
8.1 mi
00h 12m
To Bismarck
8.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bonne Terre and Bismarck.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonne Terre and Bismarck.

  1. 1

    Start on North Division Street

    4 m · 6 sec · North Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1567 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Benham Street

    3074 ft · 1 min · Benham Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 Business, MO 8: Desloge, Park Hills

    836 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    107 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Desloge Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Desloge Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Taylor Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Taylor Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Community Drive

    527 ft · 19 sec · Community Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    24 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Municipal Drive

    153 m · 10 sec · Municipal Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Wood Drive

    695 ft · 14 sec · Wood Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Front Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Front Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bonne Terre and Bismarck.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Benham Street
4.01 mi · 25%
North Front Street
1.92 mi · 12%
North Desloge Drive
1.92 mi · 12%
Taylor Avenue
0.75 mi · 5%
Park Avenue
0.3 mi · 2%
US 67 Business
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

6.68 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elvins
00h 12m from Bonne Terre
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bonne Terre and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Bismarck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bonne Terre to Bismarck?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elvins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Bonne Terre and 8.1 miles from Bismarck.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bonne Terre and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Bismarck.

Stop Ideas Near Elvins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elvins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elvins.

RAIL

Kirkwood

83 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

92 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

115 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonne Terre and Bismarck. Straight-line distance: 11.29 mi (18.17 km).

Bonne Terre

#1 Bonne Terre

City

Population6,824
Coordinates37.9231100, -90.5554000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Bismarck

#2 Bismarck

Small city in St.

Population1,469
Coordinates37.7692200, -90.6248500
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Bonne Terre (-90.5554, 37.92311)
End: Bismarck (-90.62485, 37.76922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.42 $4.85
Premium $4.65 $2.65 $5.31
Diesel $5.30 $3.02 $6.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bonne Terre and Bismarck. The current time is 18:49:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.