How far is Crosby, ND from Bismarck, ND?
The driving distance from Crosby, ND to Bismarck, ND is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crosby and Bismarck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crosby and Bismarck.
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Start on Main Street South
3083 ft · 1 min · Main Street South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 8th Avenue Southeast
927 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto State Highway 5
34.7 mi · 41 min · State Highway 5
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Continue on United States Highway 52
29.4 mi · 34 min · United States Highway 52
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Continue on 506th Street Northwest
21.6 mi · 25 min · 506th Street Northwest
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
30.7 mi · 35 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 2
5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 2
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: Air Base, Bismarck
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · South Broadway
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Continue on US-83 S
646 ft · 14 sec · US-83 S
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Continue on US Highway 83
23.8 mi · 27 min · US Highway 83
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Continue on US-83 S
26.1 mi · 29 min · US-83 S
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
48.9 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on State Street
3.4 mi · 6 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 Crosby 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.
US-83 S
Continue straight
48.9 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Crosby and Mostly Sunny near Bismarck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crosby to Bismarck?
The road trip is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Crosby and 115.5 miles from Bismarck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.70 one way or $61.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crosby and Mostly Sunny near Bismarck.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Berthold City Hall
Minot City Mayor's Office
Minot Municipal Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.
Minot station
Minot, ND
Stanley
Rugby station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crosby and Bismarck. Straight-line distance: 186.32 mi (299.85 km).
#1 Crosby
Human settlement in Divide County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,293 |
| Coordinates | 48.9142000, -103.2949100 |
| Altitude | 598 |
| 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: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.70 | $61.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.62 | $69.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.88 | $75.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.17 | $86.35 |
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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