Origin
New Salem, ND
Morning in New Salem on Tuesday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Salem, ND to Minot, ND
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
115.4 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
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6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
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 New Salem, ND to Minot, ND covers 115.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street North, Ash Avenue, 8th Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.53 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
57.7 miles from New Salem, ND
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 115.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Street North 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 New Salem, ND to Minot, ND is easy. At 1h 56m 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 New Salem, ND to Minot, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ash Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 8th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 200 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 48 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burdick Expressway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
5th Street North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Salem, ND and Minot, ND.
1
Start on Elm Avenue
430 ft
·
21 sec
·
Elm Avenue
2
Turn right onto 5th Street North
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
5th Street North
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ash Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Ash Avenue
4
Turn right onto 8th Street North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Street North
5
Continue on State Highway 31
30 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 31
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200 Alternate
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 200 Alternate
7
Continue on State Highway 200
17 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 200
8
Continue on West Main Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Road
9
Continue on State Highway 200
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 200
10
Turn left onto State Highway 48
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 48
11
Turn left
49 mi
·
58 min
12
Turn left onto Burdick Expressway West
75 ft
·
2 sec
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Burdick Expressway West
13
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 57.7 miles from New Salem, ND, or about 58m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.7 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minot, ND than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Salem, 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 New Salem, ND
This is one driving day of about 115.4 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Salem, 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 57.7 mi from New Salem, ND · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 57.7 miles from New Salem, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Minot, ND
The final approach into Minot, 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 Minot, 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
$17.53 one way
$35.06 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.32 | $38.65 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.79 | $43.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.64 | $51.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.12 | $5.54 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.10 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.16 | $7.39 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Minot, ND
Morning in Minot on Tuesday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Garrison, ND
58 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
20 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 56m 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 New Salem, ND to Minot, ND covers 115.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street North, Ash Avenue, 8th Street North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.7 miles from New Salem, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.53 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 New Salem, ND to Minot, ND is easy. At 1h 56m 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 New Salem, ND to Minot, ND is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Salem, ND to Minot, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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