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Distance from Bigfork to Bemidji

Driving Distance
80 mi 128.8 km
Flying Distance
60.4 mi 97.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Bigfork, Minnesota to Bemidji, Minnesota is 80 mi (128.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 60.4 mi (97.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 7 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 27 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a west direction. Average speeds around 50 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Bigfork
Place Bigfork
State/Province Minnesota
Country US
Latitude 47.744387
Longitude -93.654085
GPS 47.744387° N, 93.654085° W
Local Time 7:05 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Bemidji
Place Bemidji
State/Province Minnesota
Country US
Latitude 47.471573
Longitude -94.882686
GPS 47.471573° N, 94.882686° W
Local Time 7:05 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Bigfork, Minnesota to Bemidji, Minnesota covers 80 mi (128.8 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 27 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (72.9-90.2 miles / 117-145 km). The primary route shown here saves 14 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 50 mph (80 km/h).

Available Routes

State Hwy 1 W and Great River Rd
80 mi 1 hour 27 minutes
Shortest
US-2 W/Great River Rd
90.2 mi 1 hour 36 minutes
Itasca County Rd 29
72.9 mi 1 hour 23 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.