Minot, ND Road Trips

Drivers starting from Minot, ND have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 108 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Minot, ND head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

seat of Ward County, North Dakota, United States

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Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

267.8 mi

Horace, ND

Quickest Drive

1h 23m

Washburn, ND

Plan Around Minot, ND

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Minot, ND is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Horace, ND to Minot, ND 267.8 mi · 4h 24m West Fargo, ND to Minot, ND 259.1 mi · 4h 53m Valley City, ND to Minot, ND 205.5 mi · 4h 1m Fort Totten, ND to Minot, ND 134.4 mi · 2h 39m

Continue From Minot, ND

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Minot, ND to Fort Totten, ND 134.4 mi · 2h 39m Minot, ND to Bismarck, ND 109.9 mi · 2h 8m Minot, ND to Bottineau, ND 79.8 mi · 1h 38m

Trips from Minot, ND

Minot, ND to Fort Totten, ND

134.4 mi 2h 39m

Minot, ND to Bismarck, ND

109.9 mi 2h 8m

Minot, ND to Bottineau, ND

79.8 mi 1h 38m

Driving from Minot, ND

On average, trips departing from Minot, ND run 108 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 9m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 134 miles (2h 39m), while the shortest is just 80 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Minot, ND most often head toward Fort Totten, ND (134.4 mi, 2h 39m), Bismarck, ND (109.9 mi, 2h 8m), and Bottineau, ND (79.8 mi, 1h 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in ND currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 108-mile trip from Minot, ND, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Minot, ND and 6 routes heading into Minot, ND, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 80 to 134 miles.

The longest mapped route from Minot, ND covers 134 miles and takes approximately 2h 39m. Shorter options start at just 80 miles.

The average route from Minot, ND runs about 108 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 108-mile trip from Minot, ND costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Minot, ND include Fort Totten, ND, Bismarck, ND and Bottineau, ND. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.