The drive from Minot, ND to Beulah, ND covers 97.5 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 200, US Highway 83, US-83 S for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on State Highway 200.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.24 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
48.8 miles from Minot, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 97.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 97.5 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 200 and US Highway 83. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.1 miles on State Highway 200.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 200 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 200 and US Highway 83. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 83 / South Broadway.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Minot, ND to Beulah, ND is easy. At 2h 1m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 83 / South Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 49 miles (ND 48 / State Highway 48): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.9 miles (ND 200 / State Highway 200): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 83 / South Broadway
Turn right onto US 83 / South Broadway
Navigation decision point
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49 mi into trip|~58m in|ND 48 / State Highway 48
Turn right onto ND 48 / State Highway 48
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
51.9 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|ND 200 / State Highway 200
Turn right onto ND 200 / State Highway 200
Navigation decision point
4
94.6 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|ND 49 / State Highway 49
Enter roundabout onto ND 49 / State Highway 49
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
97.2 mi into trip|~2h in|Main Street West
Turn left onto Main Street West
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 200
28.1 mi
35m
US Highway 83
23.8 mi
27m
US-83 S
22.5 mi
25m
State Highway 200 Alternate
14.1 mi
17m
State Highway 48
2.9 mi
3m
South Broadway
2.7 mi
5m
State Highway 49
2.5 mi
3m
East Main Road
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 200
— 28.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minot, ND and Beulah, ND.
1
Start on US 2 Business; US 52 Business
74 ft·7 sec·Burdick Expressway West
2
Turn right onto US 83
2.7 mi·5 min·South Broadway
3
Continue on US 83
0.1 mi·13 sec·US-83 S
4
Continue on US 83
24 mi·27 min·US Highway 83
5
Continue on US 83
22 mi·24 min·US-83 S
6
Turn right onto ND 48
2.9 mi·3 min·State Highway 48
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto ND 200
11 mi·15 min·State Highway 200
8
Continue on ND 200
0.5 mi·1 min·East Main Road
9
Continue on ND 200
17 mi·19 min·State Highway 200
10
Continue on ND 200
14 mi·17 min·State Highway 200 Alternate
11
Enter roundabout onto ND 49
253 ft·4 sec·State Highway 49
12
Continue on ND 49
2.5 mi·3 min·State Highway 49
13
Turn left onto Main Street West
0.4 mi·54 sec·Main Street West
14
Turn right onto Central Avenue South
55 ft·2 sec·Central Avenue South
15
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue South
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 48.8 miles from Minot, ND, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.1 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.8 miles or 58m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beulah, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Minot, ND so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Minot, ND
This is one driving day of about 97.5 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Minot, ND.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 200 for about 28.1 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.24 one way
$30.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.74
$33.47
premium
$4.89
$18.76
$37.53
diesel
$5.61
$21.53
$43.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Marketplace Foods - Tesla Supercharger
Minot, ND
Tesla
8 DCFC
Ryan Cadillac Minot
Minot, ND
EV Connect
3 DCFC
Pinnacle Express
Minot, ND
Non-Networked
2 DCFC
ENERBASE VEC
Minot, ND
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
Ryan Buick GMC
Minot, ND
Non-Networked
1 DCFC
Non-Networked: 2
ChargePoint Network: 1
Tesla: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.3
0
$10.24
$4.68
Efficient EV
24.4
0
$8.53
$3.90
EV Truck/SUV
39
0
$13.65
$6.24
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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 15, 2026
Origin
Minot, ND
Afternoon
in Minot on Friday
Local time
1:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beulah, ND
Afternoon
in Beulah on Friday
Local time
1:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Garrison, ND
49 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
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
2h 1m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Minot, ND to Beulah, ND covers 97.5 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 200, US Highway 83, US-83 S. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.8 miles from Minot, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Minot, ND to Beulah, ND is easy. At 2h 1m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 83 / South Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 49 miles (ND 48 / State Highway 48): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.9 miles (ND 200 / State Highway 200): Navigation decision point.
The route from Minot, ND to Beulah, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
