Origin
Minot, ND
Afternoon in Minot on Tuesday
Local time
4:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minot, ND to Belcourt, ND
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
110 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
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6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Minot, ND to Belcourt, ND covers 110 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US-2, US-2 E, 4th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.20 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55 miles from Minot, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 110 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US-2 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Minot, ND to Belcourt, ND is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minot, ND to Belcourt, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US-2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-2 E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 57th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 62nd Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 28th Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 66th Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US-2
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minot, ND and Belcourt, ND.
1
Start on Burdick Expressway West
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Burdick Expressway West
2
Continue on US-2 Business
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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US-2 Business
3
Turn left onto US-2 E
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US-2 E
4
Continue on 4th Avenue
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
4th Avenue
5
Continue on 57th Street North
22 mi
·
24 min
·
57th Street North
6
Continue on 62nd Street Northeast
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
62nd Street Northeast
7
Continue on US-2 E
22 mi
·
23 min
·
US-2 E
8
Turn left onto 28th Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
28th Avenue Northeast
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto 66th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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66th Street Northeast
10
Continue on 1st Street Northwest
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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1st Street Northwest
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3
31 mi
·
35 min
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State Highway 3
12
At the end of the road, turn right
9.0 mi
·
10 min
13
Continue straight
2.7 mi
·
3 min
14
Continue straight
2.9 mi
·
5 min
15
Turn right onto 44th Avenue Northeast
13 ft
·
44th Avenue Northeast
16
Arrive at your destination
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 55 miles from Minot, ND, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
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 55 miles or 1h 7m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belcourt, 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 110 miles and 2h 14m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55 mi from Minot, ND · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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
Arriving in Belcourt, ND
The final approach into Belcourt, 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 Belcourt, ND.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.20 one way
$34.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.17 | $42.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.29 | $48.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33 | 0 | $11.55 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.40 | $7.04 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Belcourt, ND
Afternoon in Belcourt on Tuesday
Local time
4:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2h 14m 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 Belcourt, ND covers 110 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US-2, US-2 E, 4th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55 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 $17.20 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 Belcourt, ND is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minot, ND to Belcourt, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Minot, ND to Belcourt, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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