If you are looking to travel from New Town to Minot, you are looking at a straightforward 73.8-mile trip across the North Dakota Great Plains. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 16 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Since the route utilizes local roads like West Central Avenue, Eagle Drive, and Central Avenue rather than major interstates, it offers a more grounded experience of the local landscape. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance. Because of the relatively short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stops or extensive travel planning, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.9 miles from New Town, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
247th Avenue Southwest
26.1 mi
29m
State Highway 23
18 mi
22m
US Highway 83
14.8 mi
16m
39th Street Northwest
11.7 mi
13m
South Broadway
2.7 mi
5m
Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
US-83 N
<0.1 mi
<1m
Central Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
247th Avenue Southwest
— 26.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Town, ND and Minot, ND.
1
Start on this road
327 ft·26 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto West Central Avenue
191 ft·13 sec·West Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto Eagle Drive
268 ft·13 sec·Eagle Drive
4
Turn right onto Central Avenue
371 ft·21 sec·Central Avenue
5
Turn left onto ND 23; ND 1804
0.2 mi·38 sec·Main Street
6
Continue on ND 23; ND 1804
6.5 mi·8 min·State Highway 23
7
Enter roundabout onto ND 23; ND 1804
167 ft·2 sec·State Highway 23
8
Continue on ND 23; ND 1804
10.0 mi·11 min·State Highway 23
9
Continue on ND 23
12 mi·13 min·39th Street Northwest
10
Continue on ND 23
0.3 mi·20 sec·State Highway 23
11
Continue on ND 23
16 mi·18 min·247th Avenue Southwest
12
Continue on ND 23
1.2 mi·1 min·State Highway 23
13
Continue on ND 23
10 mi·11 min·247th Avenue Southwest
14
Turn left onto US 83
15 mi·16 min·US Highway 83
15
Continue on US 83
525 ft·11 sec·US-83 N
16
Continue on US 83
2.7 mi·5 min·South Broadway
17
Turn left onto US 2 Business; US 52 Business
74 ft·2 sec·Burdick Expressway West
18
Arrive at destination
US 2 Business; US 52 Business
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the advantage of total flexibility regarding your departure time. Given that the route is entirely local, check your navigation settings before you head out to ensure you are comfortable with the turn-heavy nature of the roads. You won't need to worry about planning for major rest stops, as the duration is manageable for most drivers in one go. Keep your $11 fuel budget in mind when filling up before you leave, as local refueling options may be more limited once you depart New Town. A smart tip is to double-check your route on the local Central Avenue segments before starting, as these town-specific roads can have varying speed limits.
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 36.9 miles from New Town, ND, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 45m 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 14m
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 New Town, ND so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Town, ND
This is one driving day of about 73.7 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from New Town, ND.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on 247th Avenue Southwest for about 26.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Central Avenue
Turn right onto West Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Eagle Drive
Turn left onto Eagle Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|ND 23; ND 1804 / Main Street
Turn left onto ND 23; ND 1804 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip|~10m in|ND 23; ND 1804 / State Highway 23
Enter roundabout onto ND 23; ND 1804 / State Highway 23
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.52 one way
$23.04 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.65
$25.30
premium
$4.89
$14.18
$28.37
diesel
$5.61
$16.27
$32.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.1
0
$7.74
$3.54
Efficient EV
18.4
0
$6.45
$2.95
EV Truck/SUV
29.5
0
$10.32
$4.72
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
New Town, ND
Evening
in New Town on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Minot, ND
Evening
in Minot on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local road profile rather than the high-speed monotony of a highway grind. With 0% of the route on a highway, your focus will remain on navigating through the local landscape as you transition between these two Great Plains communities. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement here, so be prepared for a drive that requires your full attention. The road's personality is distinctly non-interstate, favoring smaller thoroughfares that keep you close to the local terrain. Expect a consistent, steady pace as you make your way through this 73.8-mile stretch.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on 247th Avenue Southwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Central Avenue.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Town, ND to Minot, ND is easy. At 1h 30m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Eagle Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 73.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 26.1 miles on 247th Avenue Southwest. 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 0.1 miles (West Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Eagle Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Minot, ND before heading back.
