How far is Mekinock, ND from Bismarck, ND?
The driving distance from Mekinock, ND to Bismarck, ND is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Barnes County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mekinock and Bismarck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mekinock and Bismarck.
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Start on 25th Street Northeast
5.3 mi · 13 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Continue on Highway B3
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway B3
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Continue on 25th Street Northeast
12 mi · 17 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left onto State Highway 18
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Continue on Dakota Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dakota Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 18
7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 18
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
18 mi · 21 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1112 ft · 45 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2532 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 200
4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on State Highway 32
36.8 mi · 43 min · State Highway 32
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 West: Valley City
1285 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
134.6 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 8 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 Mekinock 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.
I 94 West
Merge slight left
135 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Mekinock and Rain Likely near Bismarck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mekinock to Bismarck?
The road trip is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Eckelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Mekinock and 118.5 miles from Bismarck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.90 one way or $63.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Mekinock and Rain Likely near Bismarck.
Stop Ideas Near Eckelson
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 Eckelson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mekinock and Bismarck. Straight-line distance: 180.26 mi (290.1 km).
#1 Mekinock
Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,387 |
| Coordinates | 48.0127700, -97.3634200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $31.90 | $63.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.98 | $71.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.37 | $78.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.87 | $89.74 |
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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