Minot, ND Road Trips

Drivers starting from Minot, ND have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 80-mile quick runs to 201-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Minot, ND head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

seat of Ward County, North Dakota, United States

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Trip Routes

12

Longest Drive

265.7 mi

Horace, ND

Quickest Drive

58m

Garrison, ND

Plan Around Minot, ND

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Minot, ND is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Horace, ND to Minot, ND 265.7 mi · 5h 3m West Fargo, ND to Minot, ND 259.1 mi · 4h 53m Oakes, ND to Minot, ND 255.7 mi · 5h 1m Valley City, ND to Minot, ND 205.5 mi · 4h 1m

Continue From Minot, ND

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Minot, ND to Mekinock, ND 200.9 mi · 4h 14m Minot, ND to Bottineau, ND 79.8 mi · 1h 38m

Trips from Minot, ND

Minot, ND to Mekinock, ND

200.9 mi 4h 14m

Minot, ND to Bottineau, ND

79.8 mi 1h 38m

Driving from Minot, ND

On average, trips departing from Minot, ND run 140 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 56m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 201 miles (4h 14m), while the shortest is just 80 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Minot, ND most often head toward Mekinock, ND (200.9 mi, 4h 14m) and Bottineau, ND (79.8 mi, 1h 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in ND currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 140-mile trip from Minot, ND, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 2 mapped routes leaving Minot, ND and 10 routes heading into Minot, ND, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 80 to 201 miles.

The longest mapped route from Minot, ND covers 201 miles and takes approximately 4h 14m. Shorter options start at just 80 miles.

The average route from Minot, ND runs about 140 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 140-mile trip from Minot, ND costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Minot, ND include Mekinock, ND and Bottineau, ND. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.