Origin
New Salem, ND
Afternoon in New Salem on Tuesday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Salem, ND to Minot, ND
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
115.3 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
2h 11m
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6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 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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Trip Overview
The drive from New Salem, ND to Minot, ND covers 115.3 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 83, State Highway 31, State Highway 200 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49 miles on US 83. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.51 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 1h 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 115.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 83 and State Highway 31. The longest continuous stretch is about 49 miles on US 83.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 83 is the longest continuous segment at about 49 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 83 and State Highway 31. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 5th Street North.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New Salem, ND to Minot, ND is easy. At 2h 20m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (5th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 139 / Ash Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (8th Street North): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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5th Street North
Turn right onto 5th Street North
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 139 / Ash Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 139 / Ash Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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8th Street North
Turn right onto 8th Street North
Navigation decision point
5
31.8 mi into trip
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~38m in
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ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate
At end of road, turn left onto ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate
Navigation decision point
5
63.4 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
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ND 48 / State Highway 48
Turn left onto ND 48 / State Highway 48
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 83 | 49 mi | 58m |
| State Highway 31 | 30.5 mi | 35m |
| State Highway 200 | 28.1 mi | 35m |
| State Highway 200 Alternate | 3 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 48 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| 8th Street North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ash Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 83
— 49 mi, about 58m
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
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Elm Avenue
2
Turn right onto 5th Street North
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
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5th Street North
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 139
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Ash Avenue
4
Turn right onto 8th Street North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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8th Street North
5
Continue on ND 31
30 mi
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35 min
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State Highway 31
6
At end of road, turn left onto ND 200 ALT
3.0 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 200 Alternate
7
Continue on ND 200
17 mi
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19 min
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State Highway 200
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on ND 200
0.5 mi
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1 min
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West Main Road
9
Continue on ND 200
11 mi
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15 min
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State Highway 200
10
Turn left onto ND 48
2.9 mi
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3 min
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State Highway 48
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto US 83; ND 1804
49 mi
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58 min
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US 83; ND 1804
12
Turn left onto US 2 Business; US 52 Business
74 ft
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2 sec
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Burdick Expressway West
13
Arrive at destination
US 2 Business; US 52 Business
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 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.7 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m
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 115.3 miles and 2h 20m.
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.
The longest stretch is on US 83 for about 49 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.7 mi from New Salem, ND · 1h 11m 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
$17.51 one way
$35.03 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.31 | $38.61 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.77 | $43.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.62 | $51.23 |
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: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.11 | $5.53 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.14 | $7.38 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Minot on Tuesday
Local time
2:10 PM
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
2h 20m 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 115.3 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 83, State Highway 31, State Highway 200. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 $17.51 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 2h 20m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (5th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 139 / Ash Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (8th Street North): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Salem, ND to Minot, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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