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Distance from Bison to West Adams

Driving Distance
68.8 mi 110.7 km
Flying Distance
50.8 mi 81.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Bison, South Dakota to West Adams, North Dakota is 68.8 mi (110.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 50.8 mi (81.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 6 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 15 minutes

Traveling highway, substantial in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 58 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 11:00 AM
Timezone America/Denver

Destination:


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Place West Adams
State/Province North Dakota
Country US
Latitude 46.190173
Longitude -102.907455
GPS 46.190173° N, 102.907455° W
Local Time 11:00 AM
Timezone America/Denver

Journey Summary

Traveling from Bison, South Dakota to West Adams, North Dakota covers 68.8 mi (110.7 km) in a northwest direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (63.2-74.9 miles / 102-120 km). The primary route shown here saves 12 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 58 mph (93 km/h).

Available Routes

White Butte Rd and US-12 W
68.8 mi 1 hour 15 minutes
Shortest
SD-20 W and SD-79 N
74.9 mi 1 hour 15 minutes
SD-75 N
63.2 mi 1 hour 3 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.