Origin
Garrison, ND
Night in Garrison on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garrison, ND to Minot, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garrison, ND
Ali Ahmad DANESH
Minot, ND
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Trip Overview
Garrison to Minot is 46.8 miles and takes about 58 minutes via US Highway 83, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive takes you through the Great Plains region of North Dakota. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of the journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely start to a longer trip, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 83 | 23.9 mi | 27m |
| US-83 N | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 37 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| South Broadway | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Trooper Avenue | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Burdick Expressway West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 83
— 23.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garrison, ND and Minot, ND.
1
Start on 1st Street Northeast
285 ft
·
12 sec
·
1st Street Northeast
2
Continue on 1st Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
1st Street Southeast
3
Turn left onto Trooper Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Trooper Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto ND 37; ND 1804
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 37
5
Turn left onto US 83
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US-83 N
6
Continue on US 83
24 mi
·
27 min
·
US Highway 83
7
Continue on US 83
525 ft
·
11 sec
·
US-83 N
8
Continue on US 83
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Broadway
9
Turn left onto US 2 Business; US 52 Business
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
Burdick Expressway West
10
Arrive at destination
US 2 Business; US 52 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Garrison, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 46.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Trooper Avenue
Turn left onto Trooper Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ND 37; ND 1804 / State Highway 37
At end of road, turn left onto ND 37; ND 1804 / State Highway 37
Navigation decision point
4
46.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
US 2 Business; US 52 Business / Burdick Expressway West
Turn left onto US 2 Business; US 52 Business / Burdick Expressway West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.32 one way
$14.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.03 | $16.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.01 | $18.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Minot, ND
Night in Minot on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey on major roads like US Highway 83 and State Highway 37. You'll experience a consistent pace for most of the 46.8 miles, with the longest stretch without a turn being 23.9 miles on US Highway 83. The landscape is characteristic of the Great Plains, offering open views. It's a practical, no-frills drive designed for efficient travel between these two North Dakota locations.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.9 mi on US Highway 83.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 83 and US-83 N. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Trooper Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Garrison, ND to Minot, ND is easy. At 58m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Trooper Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (ND 37; ND 1804 / State Highway 37): Navigation decision point; at 46.8 miles (US 2 Business; US 52 Business / Burdick Expressway West): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Garrison, ND
Full guide →Garrison is a town of 1,500 people (2018) in the Lakes and Gardens region of North Dakota.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.9 miles on US Highway 83. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ND can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Trooper Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (ND 37; ND 1804 / State Highway 37): Navigation decision point; at 46.8 miles (US 2 Business; US 52 Business / Burdick Expressway West): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Minot, ND before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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