How far is it from Buffalo, SD, to Scranton, ND, ?

The distance between Buffalo, SD, and Scranton, ND, is 59 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo, SD, to Scranton, ND, ?

The drive from Buffalo, SD, to Scranton, ND, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Buffalo, SD, to Scranton, ND, ?

The fastest route from Buffalo, SD, to Scranton, ND, covers 59 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Scranton, ND from Buffalo, SD?

Scranton, ND lies roughly to the north-east of Buffalo, SD.

Which roads does the route from Buffalo, SD to Scranton, ND follow?

The drive from Buffalo, SD to Scranton, ND mainly follows US 85.

Which towns do you pass between Buffalo, SD and Scranton, ND?

Towns on the route from Buffalo, SD to Scranton, ND include Bowman.

Are there charging stations between Buffalo, SD and Scranton, ND?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Buffalo, SD to Scranton, ND, including Bowman Ford Sales & Service (7 kW); Bowman Lodge & Convention Center - Tesla Destination (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 2.

Buffalo, SD Scranton, ND

Distance: 59 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Buffalo, SD to Scranton, ND takes about 1 h 10 min via US 85. The distance is 59 mi. The straight-line distance is 44 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 59 mi

1 Depart right 72 yd
2 Turn left onto East Three Toes Street 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto US Highway 85 29 mi
4 Continue straight onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway 17 mi
5 Continue right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway 14 mi
6 Turn right onto State Highway 67 1 mi
7 Continue right onto State Highway 67 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi

9 Turn right onto Peake Street 39 yd
10 Arrive right onto Peake Street

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The return trip from Scranton, ND to Buffalo, SD covers roughly the same distance, 59 mi.

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Charging points along the way

2 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 46 mi

Bowman Ford Sales & ServiceType1 · 12 S Main St, Bowman, ND, 586237.2 kW
Bowman Lodge & Convention Center - Tesla DestinationType1 · 207 US-12, Bowman, ND, 586237.2 kW

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Scranton, ND → Regent, ND51 mi · 1 h 10 min Scranton, ND → Hettinger, ND29 mi · 35 min Scranton, ND → Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK)60 mi · 1 h 25 min Scranton, ND → Gascoyne, ND5 mi · 10 min Scranton, ND → Reeder, ND12 mi · 20 min Scranton, ND → Amidon, ND36 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 Buffalo, SD, {fromState} to Scranton, ND, {toState}?: The distance between Buffalo, SD, {fromState} and Scranton, ND, {toState} is 59 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo, SD, {fromState} to Scranton, ND, {toState}?: The drive from Buffalo, SD, {fromState} to Scranton, ND, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Buffalo, SD, {fromState} to Scranton, ND, {toState}?: The fastest route from Buffalo, SD, {fromState} to Scranton, ND, {toState} covers 59 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Scranton, ND from Buffalo, SD?: Scranton, ND lies roughly to the north-east of Buffalo, SD.
Which roads does the route from Buffalo, SD to Scranton, ND follow?: The drive from Buffalo, SD to Scranton, ND mainly follows US 85.
Which towns do you pass between Buffalo, SD and Scranton, ND?: Towns on the route from Buffalo, SD to Scranton, ND include Bowman.
Are there charging stations between Buffalo, SD and Scranton, ND?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Buffalo, SD to Scranton, ND, including Bowman Ford Sales & Service (7 kW); Bowman Lodge & Convention Center - Tesla Destination (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 2.

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