Origin
Minot, ND
Afternoon in Minot on Tuesday
Local time
4:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minot, ND to Oakes, ND
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 1m
Distance
255.8 mi
412 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 48m
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6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 53m
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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Oakes, ND
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Trip Overview
The drive from Minot, ND to Oakes, ND covers 255.8 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Valley Street, West Street, US-52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.99 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
127.9 miles from Minot, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 1m drive with frequent turns across 255.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Valley Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minot, ND to Oakes, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-52 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 52 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 19th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Valley Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minot, ND and Oakes, ND.
1
Start on Burdick Expressway West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Burdick Expressway West
2
Turn right onto Valley Street
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Valley Street
3
Continue on West Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
4
Continue on US-52
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US-52
5
Continue on United States Highway 52
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
United States Highway 52
6
Continue on US-52
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US-52
7
Continue on 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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1st Street
8
Continue on US-52
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US-52
9
Continue on United State Highway 52
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
United State Highway 52
10
Continue on US-52
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US-52
11
Turn left onto United States Highway 52
23 mi
·
26 min
·
United States Highway 52
12
Turn right onto 19th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
19th Avenue
13
Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Street South
14
Turn right onto 4th Avenue South
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
4th Avenue South
15
Continue on US-52
42 mi
·
48 min
·
US-52
16
Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue North
17
Turn slight right onto 10th Street Southeast
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
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10th Street Southeast
18
Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
12th Avenue
19
Continue on Business Loop East
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Business Loop East
20
Take the ramp straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
21
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
26 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward ND 1 South: Verona, Oakes
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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ND 1 South: Verona, Oakes
23
Turn right onto State Highway 1
38 mi
·
43 min
·
State Highway 1
24
Continue on 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
1st Street
25
Continue on State Highway 1
15 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 1
26
Continue on 7th Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street North
27
Arrive at your destination
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 127.9 miles from Minot, ND, or about 2h 30m 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.9 miles or 2h 30m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakes, 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 255.8 miles and 5h 1m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.9 mi from Minot, ND · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 127.9 miles from Minot, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oakes, ND
The final approach into Oakes, 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 Oakes, 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
$39.99 one way
$79.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.91 | $87.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $49.23 | $98.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.48 | $112.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.86 | $12.28 |
| Efficient EV | 64 | 0 | $22.38 | $10.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.3 | 1 | $35.81 | $16.37 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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
Oakes, ND
Afternoon in Oakes on Tuesday
Local time
4:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°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
4 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 1m 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 Oakes, ND covers 255.8 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Valley Street, West Street, US-52. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.9 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 $39.99 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 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minot, ND to Oakes, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Minot, ND to Oakes, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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