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

The distance between Bison, SD, and Lignite, ND, is 340 mi by road.

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

The drive from Bison, SD, to Lignite, ND, takes approximately 7 h 5 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Bison, SD, to Lignite, ND, covers 340 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 5 min.

Which direction is Lignite, ND from Bison, SD?

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

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

The drive from Bison, SD to Lignite, ND mainly follows SD 75, US 85, US 2. The longest single stretch is 132 mi on US 85.

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

Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Lignite, ND include Hettinger, Watford City, Williston, Tioga.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Lignite, ND, including MWEC MWEC-1 (7 kW); Roosevelt Inn & Suites (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 2.

Bison, SD Lignite, ND

Distance: 340 miDuration: 7 h 5 min

Driving from Bison, SD to Lignite, ND takes about 7 h 5 min via US 85. The distance is 340 mi. The straight-line distance is 232 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bowman, ND, Watford City, ND, Williston, ND. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 340 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 107 mi
17 Turn right onto Dakota Parkway 6 mi
18 Continue straight onto 2nd Avenue 13 mi
19 Continue straight onto 64th Street Northwest 20 mi
20 Continue straight onto West Railroad Avenue 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto 64th Street Northwest 11 mi
22 Turn left onto State Highway 40 4 mi
23 Continue straight onto Oil Capital Way South 2 mi
24 Continue straight onto State Highway 40 13 mi
25 Turn right onto State Highway 50 7 mi
26 Turn left onto State Highway 40 23 mi
27 Turn right onto State Highway 5 10 mi
28 Turn right onto 85th Avenue Northwest 2 mi
29 Continue straight onto King Street 1 mi
30 Turn left onto 2nd Avenue West 1 mi
31 Turn right 41 yd
32 Arrive right

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The return trip from Lignite, ND to Bison, SD covers roughly the same distance, 340 mi.

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Charging points along the way

2 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 188 mi

MWEC MWEC-1Type1 · 218 58th St W, Williston, ND, 588017.2 kW
Roosevelt Inn & SuitesType1 · 600 2nd Ave SW, Watford City, ND, 588547.2 kW

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Lignite, ND → Tioga, ND55 mi · 1 h 10 min Lignite, ND → Portal, ND10 mi · 15 min Lignite, ND → Flaxton, ND10 mi · 15 min Lignite, ND → Columbus, ND12 mi · 20 min Lignite, ND → Noonan, ND22 mi · 30 min Lignite, ND → Bowbells, ND23 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Lignite, ND, {toState}?: The distance between Bison, SD, {fromState} and Lignite, ND, {toState} is 340 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Lignite, ND, {toState}?: The drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Lignite, ND, {toState} takes approximately 7 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Lignite, ND, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Lignite, ND, {toState} covers 340 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 5 min.
Which direction is Lignite, ND from Bison, SD?: Lignite, ND lies roughly to the north of Bison, SD.
Which roads does the route from Bison, SD to Lignite, ND follow?: The drive from Bison, SD to Lignite, ND mainly follows SD 75, US 85, US 2. The longest single stretch is 132 mi on US 85.
Which towns do you pass between Bison, SD and Lignite, ND?: Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Lignite, ND include Hettinger, Watford City, Williston, Tioga.
Are there charging stations between Bison, SD and Lignite, ND?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Lignite, ND, including MWEC MWEC-1 (7 kW); Roosevelt Inn & Suites (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 2.

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