How far is Hazen, ND from Bismarck, ND?

The driving distance from Hazen, ND to Bismarck, ND is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.85 mi
01h 10m
Flight
51.84 mi
83.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.84 mi
Kilometers
83.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.85 mi
Kilometers
115.63 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bismarck
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM CDT
Return by in Hazen
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazen
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Bismarck
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazen
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
New Salem
ND

City in Morton County, North Dakota

From Hazen
35.7 mi
00h 35m
To Bismarck
36.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazen and Bismarck.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street East

    1014 ft · 45 sec · Main Street East

  2. 2

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    112 m · 18 sec · Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northeast

    625 ft · 27 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 18

    761 ft · 33 sec · County Road 18

  5. 5

    Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast

    139 m · 24 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 200

    9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 200

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 31

    30.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 31

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27.9 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Bismarck Expressway

    2466 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Bismarck Expressway

    1654 ft · 26 sec · Bismarck Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business East: Bismarck, Mandan

    1338 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 Business East: Main Avenue, Bismarck

    1745 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Memorial Highway

    3026 ft · 1 min · Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Avenue

    2472 ft · 42 sec · West Main Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto West Rosser Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Rosser Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Rosser Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 31
58.6 mi · 82%
State Highway 200
8.99 mi · 13%
West Rosser Avenue
0.98 mi · 1%
I 94 Business East
0.58 mi · 1%
Memorial Highway
0.57 mi · 1%
West Main Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 31

Turn right onto State Highway 31

30.5 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Salem
00h 35m from Hazen
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hazen 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 Hazen to Bismarck?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

New Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Hazen and 36.1 miles from Bismarck.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hazen and Partly Sunny near Bismarck.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazen and Bismarck. Straight-line distance: 51.84 mi (83.43 km).

Hazen

#1 Hazen

City in North Dakota, USA

Population2,332
Coordinates47.2944500, -101.6226600
Altitude532
CountryUnited States
Bismarck

#2 Bismarck

The capital of North Dakota.

Population74,018
Coordinates46.8083300, -100.7837400
Altitude514
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street East (-101.62266, 47.294424)
End: East Rosser Avenue (-100.783735, 46.808545)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.6 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.2 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 North Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazen and Bismarck. The current time is 22:33:42.

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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.