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

The distance between Bison, SD, and Alexander, ND, is 211 mi by road.

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

The drive from Bison, SD, to Alexander, ND, takes approximately 4 h 35 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Bison, SD, to Alexander, ND, covers 211 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 35 min.

Which direction is Alexander, ND from Bison, SD?

Alexander, ND lies roughly to the north of Bison, SD.

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

The drive from Bison, SD to Alexander, ND mainly follows SD 75, ND 67, US 85. The longest single stretch is 109 mi on US 85.

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

Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Alexander, ND include Hettinger, Watford City.

Are there charging stations between Bison, SD and Alexander, ND?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Alexander, ND, including Roosevelt Inn & Suites (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 1.

Bison, SD Alexander, ND

Distance: 211 miDuration: 4 h 35 min

Driving from Bison, SD to Alexander, ND takes about 4 h 35 min via US 85. The distance is 211 mi. The straight-line distance is 170 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bowman, ND, Watford City, ND. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 211 mi

1 Depart onto West Carr Street 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Coleman Avenue 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto State Highway 20 9 mi
4 Turn right onto State Highway 75 30 mi
5 Continue straight onto 1st Street South 5 mi
6 At end of road, turn left 27 mi
7 Turn left onto State Highway 67 1 mi
8 Continue right onto State Highway 67 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Main Street 117 yd
10 Turn right onto Brodie Street 113 yd
11 Turn left onto State Highway 67 10 mi
12 Continue straight onto State Highway 67 18 mi
13 Turn left onto State Highway 21 4 mi

14 Turn right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway 25 mi
15 Continue straight onto Donald Street 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway 84 mi
17 Turn right onto US 85 Business 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Elk Street 1 mi
19 Arrive left onto Elk Street

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The return trip from Alexander, ND to Bison, SD covers roughly the same distance, 211 mi.

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Charging points along the way

1 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 189 mi

Roosevelt Inn & SuitesType1 · 600 2nd Ave SW, Watford City, ND, 588547.2 kW

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Alexander, ND → Arnegard, ND13 mi · 20 min Alexander, ND → Watford City, ND22 mi · 30 min Alexander, ND → Fairview, MT23 mi · 30 min Alexander, ND → Williston, ND29 mi · 35 min Alexander, ND → Sidney, MT34 mi · 45 min Alexander, ND → Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)35 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Alexander, ND, {toState}?: The distance between Bison, SD, {fromState} and Alexander, ND, {toState} is 211 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Alexander, ND, {toState}?: The drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Alexander, ND, {toState} takes approximately 4 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Alexander, ND, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Alexander, ND, {toState} covers 211 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 35 min.
Which direction is Alexander, ND from Bison, SD?: Alexander, ND lies roughly to the north of Bison, SD.
Which roads does the route from Bison, SD to Alexander, ND follow?: The drive from Bison, SD to Alexander, ND mainly follows SD 75, ND 67, US 85. The longest single stretch is 109 mi on US 85.
Which towns do you pass between Bison, SD and Alexander, ND?: Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Alexander, ND include Hettinger, Watford City.
Are there charging stations between Bison, SD and Alexander, ND?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Alexander, ND, including Roosevelt Inn & Suites (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 1.

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