How far is it from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND?

The distance between Bison, SD and Bowdon, ND is 431 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND?

The drive from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND takes approximately 5 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND?

The fastest route from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND covers 431 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 25 min.

Which direction is Bowdon, ND from Bison, SD?

Bowdon, ND lies roughly to the north-east of Bison, SD.

Which roads does the route from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND follow?

The drive from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND mainly follows US 12, I 94, ND 3. The longest single stretch is 73 km on I 94.

Which towns do you pass between Bison, SD and Bowdon, ND?

Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND include Lemmon, Bismarck.

Bison, SD Bowdon, ND

Distance: 431 kmDrive time: 5 h 25 min

Driving from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND takes about 5 h 25 min via I 94. The distance is 431 km. The straight-line distance is 303 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bismarck, ND. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 431 km

1 Depart onto West Carr Street 213 m
2 Turn left onto Coleman Avenue 806 m
3 At end of road, turn right onto State Highway 20 24 km
4 At end of road, turn left onto State Highway 73 46 km
5 Turn right onto 10th Street West 66 km
6 Turn left onto State Highway 65 3 km
7 Continue straight onto State Highway 31 57 km
8 At end of road, turn right onto State Highway 21 6 km
9 Continue straight onto 6th Avenue West 2 km
10 Continue straight onto State Highway 21 25 km
11 Continue straight onto State Highway 6 40 km
12 Continue straight onto 10th Avenue Southwest 750 m
13 Continue straight onto 10th Avenue Northwest 272 m

14 Turn slightly right 71 m
15 Turn straight onto West Main Street 3 km
16 Take ramp straight 900 m
17 Merge slightly right 73 km
18 Take exit slightly right 375 m
19 Turn left onto State Highway 3 67 km
20 At end of road, turn right onto State Highway 200 21 km
21 Turn left onto Warrington Avenue 2 km
22 Turn left onto Railway Street 122 m
23 Turn right onto Chester Avenue 40 m
24 Arrive right onto Chester Avenue

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The return trip from Bowdon, ND to Bison, SD covers roughly the same distance, 431 km.

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How far is it from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND?: The distance between Bison, SD and Bowdon, ND is 431 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND?: The drive from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND takes approximately 5 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND?: The fastest route from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND covers 431 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 25 min.
Which direction is Bowdon, ND from Bison, SD?: Bowdon, ND lies roughly to the north-east of Bison, SD.
Which roads does the route from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND follow?: The drive from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND mainly follows US 12, I 94, ND 3. The longest single stretch is 73 km on I 94.
Which towns do you pass between Bison, SD and Bowdon, ND?: Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Bowdon, ND include Lemmon, Bismarck.

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