There are
1,586 mi
from Bismarck, ND to Patterson, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 3 hours to go from Bismarck, North Dakota to Patterson, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Bismarck, ND to Patterson, CA) is 1,220.35 mi.
1,586 mi = 2,552.86 kms