Origin
Minot, ND
Afternoon in Minot on Friday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
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Trip from Minot, ND to Rugby, ND
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
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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Rugby, ND
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Trip Overview
The drive from Minot, ND to Rugby, ND covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US-2 E, 57th Street North, 62nd Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.6 miles on US-2 E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Minot, ND to Rugby, ND covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US-2 E is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near US 2 / US-2 E.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Minot, ND to Rugby, ND is easy. At 1h 18m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 2 / US-2 E): Navigation decision point; at 64 miles (ND 3 / 3rd Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 64.4 miles (10th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 2 / US-2 E
Turn left onto US 2 / US-2 E
Navigation decision point
3
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
ND 3 / 3rd Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto ND 3 / 3rd Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
3
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
10th Street Southwest
Turn right onto 10th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
South Main Avenue
Turn left onto South Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US-2 E | 28.6 mi | 31m |
| 57th Street North | 21.7 mi | 24m |
| 62nd Street Northeast | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| 4th Avenue | 4 mi | 4m |
| Burdick Expressway West | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| South Main Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US-2 Business | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US-2 E
— 28.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minot, ND and Rugby, ND.
1
Start on US 2 Business; US 52 Business
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Burdick Expressway West
2
Continue on US 2 Business
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
US-2 Business
3
Turn left onto US 2
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US-2 E
4
Continue on US 2
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
4th Avenue
5
Continue on US 2
22 mi
·
24 min
·
57th Street North
6
Continue on US 2
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
62nd Street Northeast
7
Continue on US 2; ND 14
23 mi
·
24 min
·
US-2 E
8
Turn left onto ND 3
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
9
Turn right onto 10th Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
10th Street Southwest
10
Turn left onto South Main Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
ND 3 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Minot, ND · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Halfway reset
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Minot, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rugby, ND
The final approach into Rugby, ND usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.18 one way
$20.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Rugby, ND
Afternoon in Rugby on Friday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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 Rugby, ND covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US-2 E, 57th Street North, 62nd Street Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 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 $10.18 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 Rugby, ND is easy. At 1h 18m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (US 2 / US-2 E): Navigation decision point; at 64 miles (ND 3 / 3rd Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 64.4 miles (10th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point.
The route from Minot, ND to Rugby, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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