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Distance from Bison to Scranton

Driving Distance
77.4 mi 124.5 km
Flying Distance
54.2 mi 87.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Bison, South Dakota to Scranton, North Dakota is 77.4 mi (124.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 54.2 mi (87.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 7 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 13 minutes

Traveling highway, substantial in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 61 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Bison
State/Province South Dakota
Country US
Latitude 45.522392
Longitude -102.464979
GPS 45.522392° N, 102.464979° W
Local Time 1:24 AM
Timezone America/Denver

Destination:

Scranton
Place Scranton
State/Province North Dakota
Country US
Latitude 46.148062
Longitude -103.14295
GPS 46.148062° N, 103.14295° W
Local Time 1:24 AM
Timezone America/Denver

Journey Summary

Traveling from Bison, South Dakota to Scranton, North Dakota covers 77.4 mi (124.5 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 13 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (69.9-77.4 miles / 112-125 km). The primary route shown here saves 6 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 61 mph (98 km/h).

Available Routes

SD-20 W and SD-79 N
77.4 mi 1 hour 13 minutes
Shortest
SD-75 N and US-12 W
69.9 mi 1 hour 8 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.