How far is Bismarck, ND from Watford City, ND?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bismarck and Watford City is 135.75 miles (218.46 km).

Flight distance from Bismarck, ND to Watford City, ND is 135.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Bismarck to Watford City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bismarck, North Dakota to Watford City, North Dakota is: 182.66 miles (293.96 km) by car.

Driving from Bismarck to Watford City will take approximately 02 hours 45 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Bismarck and Watford City

The distance between Bismarck and Watford City is 294 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 15 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 Bismarck and Watford City. The current time is 23:16:53.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 05 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 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.4 liters (6.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bismarck and Watford City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bismarck to Watford City is $23.41 (diesel $31.46).

North Dakota gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.63 $3.97 $4.33 $4.88
Total $23.41 $25.61 $27.89 $31.46

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 November 13, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bismarck and Watford City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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