Origin
Minot, ND
Evening in Minot on Tuesday
Local time
5:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minot, ND to Horace, ND
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
265.9 mi
428 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
21 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 50m
★
6 AM
5h 4m
8 AM
5h 31m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 11m
3 PM
5h 15m
5 PM
5h 30m
8 PM
4h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minot, ND
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Horace, ND
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Trip Overview
The drive from Minot, ND to Horace, ND covers 265.9 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US-52, I 94, United States Highway 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 114.5 miles on US-52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133 miles from Minot, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 3m highway drive covering 265.9 miles, with most of the trip on US-52 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 114.5 miles on US-52.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US-52 is the longest continuous segment at about 114.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US-52 and I 94. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 126.4 miles in near 1605 / 19th Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 126.4 miles (1605 / 19th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 127.3 miles (7th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 128.3 miles (US 52; US 281 / 4th Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
126.4 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
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1605 / 19th Avenue
Turn right onto 1605 / 19th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
127.3 mi into trip
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~2h 33m in
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7th Street South
Turn left onto 7th Street South
Navigation decision point
4
128.3 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
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US 52; US 281 / 4th Avenue South
Turn right onto US 52; US 281 / 4th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
170.2 mi into trip
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~3h 24m in
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US 52; US 281 / 1st Avenue North
Turn right onto US 52; US 281 / 1st Avenue North
Navigation decision point
6
259.6 mi into trip
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~4h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Sheyenne Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Sheyenne Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US-52 | 114.5 mi | 2h 12m |
| I 94 | 86 mi | 1h 22m |
| United States Highway 52 | 30.4 mi | 35m |
| Valley Street | 21.2 mi | 27m |
| CR 17 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Sheyenne Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| 1st Avenue North | 1 mi | 1m |
| 7th Street South | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US-52
— 114.5 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minot, ND and Horace, ND.
1
Start on US 2 Business; US 52 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Burdick Expressway West
2
Turn right onto US 52 Business
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Valley Street
3
Continue on US 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
4
Continue on US 52
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US-52
5
Continue on US 52; ND 14
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
United States Highway 52
6
Continue on US 52
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US-52
7
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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1st Street
8
Continue on US 52
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US-52
9
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
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United State Highway 52
10
Continue on US 52
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US-52
11
Turn left onto US 52; ND 200
23 mi
·
26 min
·
United States Highway 52
12
Turn right onto 1605
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
19th Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Street South
14
Turn right onto US 52; US 281
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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4th Avenue South
15
Continue on US 52; US 281
42 mi
·
48 min
·
US-52
16
Turn right onto US 52; US 281
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue North
17
Turn slight right onto 10th Street Southeast
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
10th Street Southeast
18
Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
12th Avenue
19
Continue on Business Loop East
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Business Loop East
20
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
21
Merge onto I 94; US 52
86 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 94; US 52
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Sheyenne Street
23
Keep slight right at fork
316 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Sheyenne Street
24
Turn right onto Sheyenne Street
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sheyenne Street
25
Enter roundabout onto CR 17; CR 6
137 ft
·
3 sec
·
CR 17; CR 6
26
Continue on CR 17; CR 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 17; CR 6
27
Enter roundabout onto CR 17; CR 6
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
CR 17; CR 6
28
Continue on CR 17; CR 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 17; CR 6
29
Enter roundabout onto CR 17
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
CR 17
30
Continue on CR 17
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 17
31
Turn left onto Center Avenue
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Center Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Center Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 133 miles from Minot, ND, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.5 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Horace, 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 265.9 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Minot, ND.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US-52 for about 114.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133 mi from Minot, ND · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133 miles from Minot, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US-52 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.5 miles.
Arriving in Horace, ND
The final approach into Horace, ND usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Horace, ND.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.57 one way
$83.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $45.64 | $91.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $51.17 | $102.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.71 | $117.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Scheels - Tesla Supercharger
Fargo, ND
Tesla
12 DCFC
Marketplace Foods - Tesla Supercharger
Minot, ND
Tesla
8 DCFC
Buffalo Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Jamestown, ND
Tesla
8 DCFC
Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger
Fargo, ND
Tesla
8 DCFC
The Shoppes at Jamestown (Jamestown, ND)
Jamestown, ND
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Menards West Fargo 3036 (West Fargo, ND)
West Fargo, ND
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Flying J 685
Fargo, ND
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Luther Family Ford (DCFC)
Fargo, ND
Blink Network
4 DCFC
Tesla: 4
ChargePoint Network: 4
Non-Networked: 3
Blink Network: 3
EV Connect: 2
RED_E: 2
Electrify America: 2
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.92 | $12.76 |
| Efficient EV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.27 | $10.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.4 | 1 | $37.23 | $17.02 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Horace, ND
Evening in Horace on Tuesday
Local time
5:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Jamestown, ND
133 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
5 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
5h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Horace, ND covers 265.9 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US-52, I 94, United States Highway 52. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133 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 $41.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 126.4 miles (1605 / 19th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 127.3 miles (7th Street South): Navigation decision point; at 128.3 miles (US 52; US 281 / 4th Avenue South): Navigation decision point.
The route from Minot, ND to Horace, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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