How far is Bottineau, ND from Bismarck, ND?
The driving distance from Bottineau, ND to Bismarck, ND is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
Township in McHenry County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bottineau and Bismarck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bottineau and Bismarck.
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Start on 5th Street East
16 m · 8 sec · 5th Street East
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Turn left onto Main Street
2415 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street West
1.3 km · 2 min · 11th Street West
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Continue on State Highway 5
11.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 5
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
38.7 mi · 45 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on 6th Avenue Northwest
1356 ft · 49 sec · 6th Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street North
1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street North
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Turn right onto US-2 W
3.7 mi · 4 min · US-2 W
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Turn left onto State Highway 14
26.8 mi · 31 min · State Highway 14
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US-52
3.1 mi · 4 min · US-52
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Continue on United States Highway 52
7.4 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto State Highway 14
73.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · State Highway 14
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Take the ramp right
22.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North: Bismarck, Minot
1619 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on East Boulevard Avenue
869 ft · 15 sec · East Boulevard Avenue
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Turn straight onto North 7th Street
3131 ft · 59 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto East Rosser Avenue
548 ft · 17 sec · East Rosser Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Rosser Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bottineau and Bismarck.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 14
Turn right onto State Highway 14
73.2 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bottineau and Partly Sunny near Bismarck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bottineau to Bismarck?
The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Anamoose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Bottineau and 74.1 miles from Bismarck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bottineau and Partly Sunny near Bismarck.
Stop Ideas Near Anamoose
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 Anamoose.
Rugby station
Minot, ND
Minot station
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bottineau and Bismarck. Straight-line distance: 140.37 mi (225.91 km).
#1 Bottineau
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 48.8272300, -100.4457000 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bismarck
The capital of North Dakota.
| Population | 74,018 |
| Coordinates | 46.8083300, -100.7837400 |
| Altitude | 514 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Rosser Avenue (-100.783735, 46.808545)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.88 | $55.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
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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