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Trip from Hazen, ND to Minot, ND

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

87.1 mi

140 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hazen, ND, ND

Hazen, ND

Zulfugar Karimov

seat of Ward County, North Dakota, United States

Minot, ND

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hazen, ND to Minot, ND covers 87.1 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 83, State Highway 200, State Highway 48 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49 miles on US 83. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.6 miles from Hazen, ND

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 83 49 mi 58m
State Highway 200 34.1 mi 43m
State Highway 48 2.9 mi 3m
West Main Road 0.5 mi 1m
4th Avenue Northeast 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street East 0.2 mi <1m
County Road 18 0.1 mi <1m
Railroad Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 83 — 49 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazen, ND and Minot, ND.

1

Start on Main Street East

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Main Street East
2

Continue on Railroad Avenue

368 ft · 17 sec · Railroad Avenue
3

Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 27 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast
4

Continue on County Road 18

0.1 mi · 33 sec · County Road 18
5

Continue on 4th Avenue Northeast

457 ft · 23 sec · 4th Avenue Northeast
6

Turn right onto ND 200

6.0 mi · 7 min · State Highway 200
7

Continue on ND 200

17 mi · 19 min · State Highway 200
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on ND 200

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Main Road
9

Continue on ND 200

11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 200
10

Turn left onto ND 48

2.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 48
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto US 83; ND 1804

49 mi · 58 min · US 83; ND 1804
12

Turn left onto US 2 Business; US 52 Business

74 ft · 2 sec · Burdick Expressway West
13

Arrive at destination

US 2 Business; US 52 Business

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.6 miles from Hazen, ND, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 19 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.6 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minot, ND than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hazen, ND so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hazen, ND

This is one driving day of about 87.1 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Hazen, ND.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 83 for about 49 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Garrison, ND, ND

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Garrison, ND

44 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

Garrison, ND

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Garrison, ND

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.6 miles from Hazen, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

The Starving Rooster

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minot, North Dakota

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17018383030

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Zorbas Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minot, North Dakota

0.9 mi

Kroll's Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minot, North Dakota

1.7 mi

Best coffee break

Groundation Coffee Shop

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hazen, North Dakota

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17017489988

Visit website

Urban Coffeehouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hazen, North Dakota

1.1 mi

The Starving Rooster

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Minot, North Dakota

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17018383030

Visit website

Zorbas Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Minot, North Dakota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17018220671

Visit website

Kroll's Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Minot, North Dakota

Hours: 7 am–8:45 pm

+17018394111

Visit website

Baan Rao Thai Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Minot, North Dakota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17018395508

Visit website

Badlands Restaurant and Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Minot, North Dakota

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17018527335

Visit website

Preferred Restaurant Group Inc

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Minot, North Dakota

+17018383996

Visit website

Mi Mexico Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Minot, North Dakota

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17018580777

Visit website

Groundation Coffee Shop

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hazen, North Dakota

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17017489988

Visit website

Urban Coffeehouse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hazen, North Dakota

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17017489980

Visit website

Ebeneezer's Eatery & Irish Pub

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Minot, North Dakota

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17018528110

Visit website

Escape Point

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Minot, North Dakota

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17015000501

Visit website

Harbor Bar & Grill

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Coleharbor, North Dakota

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+17014423129

Visit website

Taube Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Minot, North Dakota

Hours: 10:30 am–5:30 pm

+17018384445

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 87.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | 4th Avenue Northeast

Turn left onto 4th Avenue Northeast

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | ND 200 / State Highway 200

Turn right onto ND 200 / State Highway 200

Navigation decision point

4
6.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | ND 200 / State Highway 200

Continue onto ND 200 / State Highway 200

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
35.2 mi into trip | ~46m in | ND 48 / State Highway 48

Turn left onto ND 48 / State Highway 48

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
87.1 mi into trip | ~1h 48m 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

$13.50 one way

$27.01 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $14.81 $29.61
premium $4.93 $16.90 $33.80
diesel $5.60 $19.20 $38.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.1 0 $9.15 $4.18
Efficient EV 21.8 0 $7.62 $3.48
EV Truck/SUV 34.8 0 $12.19 $5.57

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Hazen, ND

Late night in Hazen on Wednesday

Local time

12:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Clear

SW 2 to 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Minot, ND

Late night in Minot on Wednesday

Local time

12:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Clear

W 13 mph 0% chance Live forecast

81°F

Garrison, ND

44 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

5 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

1h 48m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

87.1 mi in 1h 48m, mostly highway — 49 mi of that is on US 83.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49 mi on US 83.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 83 and State Highway 200. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 4th Avenue Northeast.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hazen, ND to Minot, ND is easy. At 1h 48m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (4th Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (ND 200 / State Highway 200): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (ND 200 / State Highway 200): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,200 ft 1,615 ft

Total Climb

723 ft

Total Descent

852 ft

Highest Point

2,200 ft

~62.3 mi in

Elevation Range

585 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Hazen, ND

Full guide →

Hazen is a small city in Western North Dakota. It has a population of about 2,457 people. Its elevation is 1,743 feet.

Arriving in Minot, ND

Full guide →

Founded 1886

Minot is a city in the Lakes and Gardens region of North Dakota with an estimated 48,000 inhabitants in 2020. Known as the Magic City, it's a significant rail hub (for freight, anyway). However, its location deep within North America and off the Interstate System generally means you don't see Minot if you don't plan on it.

Top landmarks

  • • Minot Commercial Historic District — historic district in North Dakota, United States
  • • Bruce M. Van Sickle Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse — Government building in Minot, North Dakota
  • • Westland Oil Filling Station — historic gas station in North Dakota, United States

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 1h 48m. Total distance: 87.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 49 miles on US 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 0.3 miles (4th Avenue Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (ND 200 / State Highway 200): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (ND 200 / State Highway 200): Lane positioning matters here.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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