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

The distance between Bison, SD, and Balfour, ND, is 283 mi by road.

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

The drive from Bison, SD, to Balfour, ND, takes approximately 5 h 45 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Bison, SD, to Balfour, ND, covers 283 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 45 min.

Which direction is Balfour, ND from Bison, SD?

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

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

The drive from Bison, SD to Balfour, ND mainly follows US 12, ND 31, ND 14. The longest single stretch is 74 mi on ND 14.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Balfour, ND, including Menards Bismarck 3313 (Bismarck, ND) (350 kW); Pinehurst Square - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); AIRPORT BIS AIRPORT (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

Bison, SD Balfour, ND

Distance: 283 miDuration: 5 h 45 min

Driving from Bison, SD to Balfour, ND takes about 5 h 45 min via ND 14. The distance is 283 mi. The straight-line distance is 192 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bismarck, ND. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 283 mi

1 Depart onto West Carr Street 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Coleman Avenue 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto State Highway 20 15 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto State Highway 73 29 mi
5 Turn right onto 10th Street West 42 mi
6 Turn left onto State Highway 65 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto State Highway 31 36 mi
8 At end of road, turn right onto State Highway 21 4 mi
9 Continue straight onto 6th Avenue West 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto State Highway 21 15 mi
11 Continue straight onto State Highway 6 25 mi
12 Continue straight onto 10th Avenue Southwest 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto 10th Avenue Northwest 1 mi

14 Turn slightly right 78 yd
15 Turn straight onto West Main Street 2 mi
16 Take ramp straight 1 mi
17 Merge slightly right 27 mi
18 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
19 Turn left 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto State Highway 14 74 mi
21 Turn left onto United States Highway 52 8 mi
22 Continue straight onto US-52 8 mi
23 Turn right onto Main Street 1 mi
24 Arrive right onto Main Street

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The return trip from Balfour, ND to Bison, SD covers roughly the same distance, 283 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

13 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 165 mi

Menards Bismarck 3313 (Bismarck, ND)CCS · 3300 State St, Bismarck, ND, 58503350 kW
Pinehurst Square - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 999 West Century Avenue, Bismarck, ND, 58503250 kW
AIRPORT BIS AIRPORTCCS, CHAdeMO · 2301 University Dr, Bismarck, ND, 58504150 kW
BMCVB BMCVBCCS, CHAdeMO · 1600 Burnt Boat Rd, Bismarck, ND, 58503150 kW
GM - SCHWAN BUICK GMC CADILLACCCS · 3812 Memorial Highway, Madan, ND, 58554150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Balfour, ND → Drake, ND9 mi · 15 min Balfour, ND → Bergen, ND10 mi · 15 min Balfour, ND → Karlsruhe, ND14 mi · 30 min Balfour, ND → Anamoose, ND16 mi · 20 min Balfour, ND → Voltaire, ND16 mi · 20 min Balfour, ND → Butte, ND16 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Balfour, ND, {toState}?: The distance between Bison, SD, {fromState} and Balfour, ND, {toState} is 283 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Balfour, ND, {toState}?: The drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Balfour, ND, {toState} takes approximately 5 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Balfour, ND, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Balfour, ND, {toState} covers 283 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 45 min.
Which direction is Balfour, ND from Bison, SD?: Balfour, ND lies roughly to the north-east of Bison, SD.
Which roads does the route from Bison, SD to Balfour, ND follow?: The drive from Bison, SD to Balfour, ND mainly follows US 12, ND 31, ND 14. The longest single stretch is 74 mi on ND 14.
Which towns do you pass between Bison, SD and Balfour, ND?: Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Balfour, ND include Lemmon, Bismarck.
Are there charging stations between Bison, SD and Balfour, ND?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Balfour, ND, including Menards Bismarck 3313 (Bismarck, ND) (350 kW); Pinehurst Square - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); AIRPORT BIS AIRPORT (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

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