Origin
Rugby, ND
Afternoon in Rugby on Friday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rugby, ND to Minot, 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 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 30m
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.
Rugby, ND
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Minot, ND
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rugby, ND to Minot, ND covers 65 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 W, 57th Street North, 62nd Street Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.4 miles on US-2 W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.16 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 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 (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Rugby, ND to Minot, ND covers 65 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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US-2 W is the longest continuous segment at about 27.4 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 0.5 miles in near 10th Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rugby, ND to Minot, ND is easy. At 1h 18m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (10th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (ND 3 / 3rd Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 2 / 65th Street Northeast): 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.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
10th Street Southwest
At end of road, turn right onto 10th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ND 3 / 3rd Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto ND 3 / 3rd Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 2 / 65th Street Northeast
Turn right onto US 2 / 65th Street Northeast
Navigation decision point
4
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 2 Business / US-2 Business
Turn right onto US 2 Business / US-2 Business
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US-2 W | 27.4 mi | 30m |
| 57th Street North | 21.7 mi | 24m |
| 62nd Street Northeast | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| 4th Avenue | 4 mi | 4m |
| Burdick Expressway East | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| 65th Street Northeast | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Main Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US-2 W
— 27.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rugby, ND and Minot, ND.
1
Start on ND 3 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto 10th Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
10th Street Southwest
3
Turn left onto ND 3
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
4
Turn right onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
65th Street Northeast
5
Continue on US 2
22 mi
·
23 min
·
US-2 W
6
Continue on US 2
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
62nd Street Northeast
7
Continue on US 2
22 mi
·
24 min
·
57th Street North
8
Continue on US 2
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
4th Avenue
9
Continue on US 2
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US-2 W
10
Turn right onto US 2 Business
513 ft
·
11 sec
·
US-2 Business
11
Continue on US 2 Business
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Burdick Expressway East
12
Arrive at destination
US 2 Business; US 52 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Rugby, ND · 36m 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
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA 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 Rugby, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.16 one way
$20.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 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 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
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
Minot, ND
Afternoon in Minot on Friday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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 warmer 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 Rugby, ND to Minot, ND covers 65 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 W, 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 Rugby, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.16 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 Rugby, ND to Minot, ND is easy. At 1h 18m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (10th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (ND 3 / 3rd Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 2 / 65th Street Northeast): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rugby, ND to Minot, 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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