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

The distance between Bison, SD, and Lincoln, ND, is 181 mi by road.

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

The drive from Bison, SD, to Lincoln, ND, takes approximately 3 h 55 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Bison, SD, to Lincoln, ND, covers 181 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 55 min.

Which direction is Lincoln, ND from Bison, SD?

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

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

The drive from Bison, SD to Lincoln, ND mainly follows SD 73, US 12, ND 31. The longest single stretch is 42 mi on US 12.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, ND

Distance: 181 miDuration: 3 h 55 min

Driving from Bison, SD to Lincoln, ND takes about 3 h 55 min via US 12; SD 73. The distance is 181 mi. The straight-line distance is 121 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bismarck, ND. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 181 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 6 mi
18 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
19 Continue straight 134 yd
20 Turn straight onto East Bismarck Expressway 2 mi
21 Turn left onto East Main Avenue 2 mi
22 Enter roundabout slightly right onto South 66th Street 5 yd
23 Exit roundabout slightly right onto South 66th Street 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto 66th Street Southeast 3 mi
25 Turn right onto Dolan Drive 1 mi
26 Turn left onto Lewis Road 117 yd
27 Arrive right onto Lewis Road

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The return trip from Lincoln, ND to Bison, SD covers roughly the same distance, 181 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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Lincoln, ND → Underwood, ND62 mi · 1 h 20 min Lincoln, ND → Wing, ND45 mi · 1 h Lincoln, ND → Bismarck, ND8 mi · 20 min Lincoln, ND → Wilton, ND33 mi · 50 min Lincoln, ND → Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)7 mi · 25 min Lincoln, ND → Mandan, ND15 mi · 30 min

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

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How far is it from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Lincoln, ND, {toState}?: The distance between Bison, SD, {fromState} and Lincoln, ND, {toState} is 181 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Lincoln, ND, {toState}?: The drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Lincoln, ND, {toState} takes approximately 3 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Lincoln, ND, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Lincoln, ND, {toState} covers 181 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 55 min.
Which direction is Lincoln, ND from Bison, SD?: Lincoln, ND lies roughly to the north-east of Bison, SD.
Which roads does the route from Bison, SD to Lincoln, ND follow?: The drive from Bison, SD to Lincoln, ND mainly follows SD 73, US 12, ND 31. The longest single stretch is 42 mi on US 12.
Which towns do you pass between Bison, SD and Lincoln, ND?: Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Lincoln, ND include Lemmon, Bismarck.
Are there charging stations between Bison, SD and Lincoln, ND?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Lincoln, 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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