How far is Watford City, ND from Bismarck, ND?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Watford City and Bismarck is 135.75 miles (218.46 km).
Flight distance from Watford City, ND to Bismarck, ND is 135.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Watford City to Bismarck with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Watford City, North Dakota to Bismarck, North Dakota is: 183.17 miles (294.78 km) by car.
Driving from Watford City to Bismarck will take approximately 02 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Watford City
City in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7835 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°48'8"N 103°16'60"W |
| Latitude | 47.8022400 |
| Longitude | -103.2832500 |
| Altitude | 646 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bismarck
The capital of North Dakota. It is located on the east bank of the Missouri River in central North Dakota. Bismarck is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the State Capitol Building and the North Dakota Heritage Center.
| Population | 74018 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°48'30"N 100°47'1"W |
| Latitude | 46.8083300 |
| Longitude | -100.7837400 |
| Altitude | 514 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bismarck: East Rosser Avenue (-100.783735,46.808545)
Estimated Travel Time Between Watford City and Bismarck
The distance between Watford City and Bismarck is 295 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Watford City and Bismarck. The current time is 02:30:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.47 liters (6.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Watford City and Bismarck.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Watford City to Bismarck is $23.48 (diesel $31.55).
North Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.63 | $3.97 | $4.33 | $4.88 |
| Total | $23.48 | $25.68 | $27.97 | $31.55 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.632 (Diesel $4.881) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Watford City and Bismarck (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
