Drive or Fly: Minot, ND to Belcourt, ND?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MOT–DVL. At 110 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 14m

Distance

110 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

44 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 55m

10m in the air

Air Distance

82 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Minot, ND → MOT 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DVL → Belcourt, ND 95m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Minot, ND MOT — Minot International Airport 2 mi, ~10m drive

Belcourt, ND DVL — Devils Lake Regional Airport 63 mi, ~95m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MOT and DVL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 38m

56m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

4 kg

Route

Empire Builder

Door-to-Door Timeline

Minot, ND → Minot Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 56m

Arrival 10m

Rugby Amtrak Station → Belcourt, ND 52m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Minot Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Rugby Amtrak Station 34 mi, ~52m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 14m	3h 55m	2h 38m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$123	$12
Carbon footprint	44 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 14, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Minot, ND to Belcourt, ND with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.