Origin
Garrison, ND
Evening in Garrison on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garrison, ND to Bismarck, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
75.3 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garrison, ND
Ali Ahmad DANESH
Bismarck, ND
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Trip Overview
This 75.3-mile drive from Garrison, North Dakota, to Bismarck, North Dakota, is a straightforward journey that should take about 1 hour and 15 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical option for a single-day trip. The route stays entirely within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. Given its short duration and lack of designated stops, this drive is perfectly suited for a quick excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You'll primarily navigate local roads and highways, making it an easy and manageable trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 83 | 52.8 mi | 58m |
| US-83 S | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 37 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| State Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| North 7th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Trooper Avenue | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Boulevard Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 83
— 52.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garrison, ND and Bismarck, ND.
1
Start on 1st Street Northeast
285 ft
·
12 sec
·
1st Street Northeast
2
Continue on 1st Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
1st Street Southeast
3
Turn left onto Trooper Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Trooper Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto ND 37; ND 1804
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 37
5
Turn right onto US 83; ND 1804
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US-83 S
6
Continue on US 83; ND 200; ND 1804
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 83; ND 200; ND 1804
7
Continue on US 83; ND 1804
49 mi
·
54 min
·
US 83; ND 1804
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83; ND 1804
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
9
Continue on ND 1804
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Boulevard Avenue
10
Turn straight onto ND 1804
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
North 7th Street
11
Turn right onto East Rosser Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Rosser Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
East Rosser Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Garrison, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 75.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Trooper Avenue
Turn left onto Trooper Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ND 37; ND 1804 / State Highway 37
At end of road, turn left onto ND 37; ND 1804 / State Highway 37
Navigation decision point
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 83; ND 1804 / US-83 S
Turn right onto US 83; ND 1804 / US-83 S
Navigation decision point
4
71 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
US 83; ND 1804 / State Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 83; ND 1804 / State Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
75.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
East Rosser Avenue
Turn right onto East Rosser Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.77 one way
$23.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.49 | $28.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.63 | $33.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.61 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bismarck, ND
Evening in Bismarck on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Washburn, ND
38 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway miles contributing to the total distance. You'll be navigating through towns and along county roads for the entire 75.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, suggesting frequent intersections and changes in direction are part of the experience. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more grounded journey where you'll be actively engaged with the road as you travel between 1st Street Southeast, Trooper Avenue, and Highway 37.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.8 mi on US 83.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 83 and US-83 S. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Trooper Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Garrison, ND to Bismarck, ND is easy. At 1h 27m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Trooper Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (ND 37; ND 1804 / State Highway 37): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 83; ND 1804 / US-83 S): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,111 ft
1,691 ft
Total Climb
370 ft
Total Descent
603 ft
Highest Point
2,111 ft
~53.8 mi in
Elevation Range
420 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Garrison, ND
Full guide →Garrison is a town of 1,500 people (2018) in the Lakes and Gardens region of North Dakota.
Arriving in Bismarck, ND
Full guide →Bismarck (Hidasta: mirahacii arumaaguash; Arikara: ituhtaáwe) is the capital of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. Bismarck is North Dakota's second most populous city, after Fargo.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 75.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.8 miles on US 83. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ND can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Trooper Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (ND 37; ND 1804 / State Highway 37): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 83; ND 1804 / US-83 S): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bismarck, ND before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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