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

The distance between Bison, SD, and Garrison, ND, is 246 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Bison, SD, to Garrison, ND, covers 246 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 5 min.

Which direction is Garrison, ND from Bison, SD?

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

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

The drive from Bison, SD to Garrison, ND mainly follows US 12, ND 31, US 83. The longest single stretch is 50 mi on US 83.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Garrison, 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: 14.

Bison, SD Garrison, ND

Distance: 246 miDuration: 5 h 5 min

Driving from Bison, SD to Garrison, ND takes about 5 h 5 min via US 83; ND 1804. The distance is 246 mi. The straight-line distance is 156 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Mandan, ND, Washburn, ND. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 246 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 4 mi
18 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
19 Turn left onto State Street 3 mi
20 Keep slightly right onto State Street 50 mi
21 Continue straight 4 mi
22 Continue straight 13 mi
23 Turn left onto State Highway 37 7 mi
24 Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Railroad Street 1 mi
26 Arrive right onto Railroad Street

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The return trip from Garrison, ND to Bison, SD covers roughly the same distance, 246 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

14 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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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Garrison, ND → Pick City, ND30 mi · 40 min Garrison, ND → Coleharbor, ND16 mi · 20 min Garrison, ND → Max, ND20 mi · 25 min Garrison, ND → Underwood, ND24 mi · 30 min Garrison, ND → Riverdale, ND25 mi · 35 min Garrison, ND → Benedict, ND30 mi · 40 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 Garrison, ND, {toState}?: The distance between Bison, SD, {fromState} and Garrison, ND, {toState} is 246 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Garrison, ND, {toState}?: The drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Garrison, ND, {toState} takes approximately 5 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Garrison, ND, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Garrison, ND, {toState} covers 246 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 5 min.
Which direction is Garrison, ND from Bison, SD?: Garrison, ND lies roughly to the north of Bison, SD.
Which roads does the route from Bison, SD to Garrison, ND follow?: The drive from Bison, SD to Garrison, ND mainly follows US 12, ND 31, US 83. The longest single stretch is 50 mi on US 83.
Which towns do you pass between Bison, SD and Garrison, ND?: Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Garrison, ND include Lemmon, Bismarck, Washburn.
Are there charging stations between Bison, SD and Garrison, ND?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Garrison, 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: 14.

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