If you are looking to travel from Washburn to Minot, you are looking at a straightforward 70.2-mile trek across the North Dakota Great Plains. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 8 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your journey primarily utilizes Highway 200 before transitioning onto Burdick Expressway West as you approach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is a very budget-friendly excursion for your schedule. Because the drive is relatively short and direct, you can easily complete it in one go without needing intermediate breaks. Use this route to navigate between these two regional hubs efficiently while enjoying the open landscape.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 83
68.9 mi
1h 20m
Main Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
State Highway 200 Alternate
0.6 mi
1m
Burdick Expressway West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 83
— 68.9 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washburn, ND and Minot, ND.
1
Start on Main Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto ND 200 ALT
0.6 mi·1 min·State Highway 200 Alternate
3
Turn left onto US 83; ND 1804
12 mi·13 min·US 83; ND 1804
4
Continue on US 83; ND 200; ND 1804
4.0 mi·4 min·US 83; ND 200; ND 1804
5
Continue on US 83; ND 1804
53 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 83; ND 1804
6
Turn left onto US 2 Business; US 52 Business
74 ft·2 sec·Burdick Expressway West
7
Arrive at destination
US 2 Business; US 52 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Washburn, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.9 miles.
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 3
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 70.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate
At end of road, turn right onto ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|US 83; ND 1804
Turn left onto US 83; ND 1804
Navigation decision point
4
70.1 mi into trip|~1h 23m 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
$10.97 one way
$21.95 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.05
$24.10
premium
$4.89
$13.51
$27.02
diesel
$5.61
$15.50
$31.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.1
0
$7.37
$3.37
Efficient EV
17.6
0
$6.14
$2.81
EV Truck/SUV
28.1
0
$9.83
$4.49
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 13, 2026
Origin
Washburn, ND
Evening
in Washburn on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 10 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:13PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 1:40PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Destination
Minot, ND
Evening
in Minot on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Garrison, ND
35 mi in
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
18 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 23m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 70.2-mile journey is best characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will find that the highway share is 0%, meaning your focus will remain on navigating local roadways throughout the entire transit. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on Highway 200, you should be prepared for a drive that demands consistent attention rather than one where you can set cruise control for hours. The road conditions change as you move through the Great Plains, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns. It is a practical, utilitarian route that gets you from point A to point B without the monotony of a long-distance highway grind.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.9 mi on US 83.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 83 and Main Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Washburn, ND to Minot, ND is easy. At 1h 23m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 83; ND 1804): Navigation decision point; at 70.1 miles (US 2 Business; US 52 Business / Burdick Expressway West): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,212 ft1,615 ft
Total Climb
626 ft
Total Descent
764 ft
Highest Point
2,212 ft
~50.1 mi in
Elevation Range
597 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
The longest stretch is about 68.9 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 0.6 miles (ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 83; ND 1804): Navigation decision point; at 70.1 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.
