Driving Time from Bismarck to Omaha
Driving from Bismarck to Omaha is about 552 mi and takes roughly 9 hr 21 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Bismarck and Omaha are about 453 mi (728 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 552 mi (889 km), a drive of about 9 hr 21 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 20 min.
| Straight-line distance | 453 mi / 728 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 552 mi / 889 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 9 hr 21 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 20 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $69 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 44.058, -98.248 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Bismarck to Omaha is about 453 mi (728 km) in a straight line, and roughly 552 mi (889 km) by road.