How far is Rugby, ND from Bismarck, ND?
Fastest route
The distance between Rugby, North Dakota 58368 and Bismarck, North Dakota is approximately 148 miles (238 kilometers). The fastest route, considering traffic conditions, is to take ND-14 S. Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey:
Directions
- 🚗 Take S Main Ave to 3rd Ave SW in Rugby.
- 🚗 Head south on S Main Ave toward 2nd St SW.
- 🚗 Turn right onto 10th St SW.
- 🚗 Take ND-3 S, ND-19 W, ND-14 S, and I-94 W to N 3rd St in Bismarck.
- 🚗 Turn left at the 1st cross street onto 3rd Ave SW.
- 🚗 Continue onto ND-3 S/29th Ave NE.
- 🚗 Continue to follow ND-3 S. Turn left onto 16th Ave NE.
- 🚗 Turn right onto the ramp to Bismarck.
- 🚗 Take exit 159 for US-83 N toward Bismarck/Minot.
- 🚗 Turn left onto US-83 S/12th St NE/State St.
- 🚗 Continue to follow State St. Continue onto E Boulevard Ave.
- 🚗 Slight left onto N 7th St.
- 🚗 Turn right onto E Main Ave.
- 🚗 Arrive at Bismarck, North Dakota.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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.
Human settlement in Wells County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rugby and Bismarck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rugby and Bismarck.
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Start on South Main Avenue
2889 ft · 1 min · South Main Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 10th Street Southwest
668 ft · 24 sec · 10th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
2714 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 3
41.7 mi · 49 min · State Highway 3
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 52
2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto State Highway 3
21 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right onto State Highway 200
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
41.2 mi · 48 min · State Highway 3
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Take the ramp right
1254 ft · 31 sec
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10
Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 39 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 Rugby 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 3
Continue on State Highway 3
41.7 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rugby and Cloudy near Bismarck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rugby to Bismarck?
The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Hurdsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Rugby and 71.3 miles from Bismarck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.22 one way or $42.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rugby and Cloudy near Bismarck.
Stop Ideas Near Hurdsfield
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 Hurdsfield.
Rugby station
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rugby and Bismarck. Straight-line distance: 113.9 mi (183.3 km).
#1 Rugby
City North Dakota, US
| Population | 2,566 |
| Coordinates | 48.3688900, -99.9962500 |
| Altitude | 472 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.08 | $21.22 | $42.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $23.37 | $46.75 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $26.03 | $52.05 |
| Diesel | $6.09 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
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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