If you are looking to travel from Washburn to Minot, you are looking at a straightforward 70.2-mile trek across the North Dakota Great Plains. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 8 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your journey primarily utilizes Highway 200 before transitioning onto Burdick Expressway West as you approach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is a very budget-friendly excursion for your schedule. Because the drive is relatively short and direct, you can easily complete it in one go without needing intermediate breaks. Use this route to navigate between these two regional hubs efficiently while enjoying the open landscape.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
This 70.2-mile journey is best characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will find that the highway share is 0%, meaning your focus will remain on navigating local roadways throughout the entire transit. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on Highway 200, you should be prepared for a drive that demands consistent attention rather than one where you can set cruise control for hours. The road conditions change as you move through the Great Plains, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns. It is a practical, utilitarian route that gets you from point A to point B without the monotony of a long-distance highway grind.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 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 68.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,212 ft1,615 ft
Total Climb
626 ft
Total Descent
764 ft
Highest Point
2,212 ft
~50.1 mi in
Elevation Range
597 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 83 and Main Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Washburn, ND to Minot, ND is easy. At 1h 23m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 83; ND 1804): Navigation decision point; at 70.1 miles (US 2 Business; US 52 Business / Burdick Expressway West): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate
At end of road, turn right onto ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|US 83; ND 1804
Turn left onto US 83; ND 1804
Navigation decision point
4
70.1 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|US 2 Business; US 52 Business / Burdick Expressway West
Turn left onto US 2 Business; US 52 Business / Burdick Expressway West
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 83
68.9 mi
1h 20m
Main Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
State Highway 200 Alternate
0.6 mi
1m
Burdick Expressway West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 83
— 68.9 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washburn, ND and Minot, ND.
1
Start on Main Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto ND 200 ALT
0.6 mi·1 min·State Highway 200 Alternate
3
Turn left onto US 83; ND 1804
12 mi·13 min·US 83; ND 1804
4
Continue on US 83; ND 200; ND 1804
4.0 mi·4 min·US 83; ND 200; ND 1804
5
Continue on US 83; ND 1804
53 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 83; ND 1804
6
Turn left onto US 2 Business; US 52 Business
74 ft·2 sec·Burdick Expressway West
7
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 35.1 mi from Washburn, ND
· 41m into the drive
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Washburn, ND, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 83 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.9 miles.
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
$10.97 one way
$21.95 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.05
$24.10
premium
$4.89
$13.51
$27.02
diesel
$5.61
$15.50
$31.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.1
0
$7.37
$3.37
Efficient EV
17.6
0
$6.14
$2.81
EV Truck/SUV
28.1
0
$9.83
$4.49
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Washburn, ND
Morning
in Washburn on Friday
Local time
8:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 10 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:13PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 1:40PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Destination
Minot, ND
Morning
in Minot on Friday
Local time
8:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Garrison, ND
35 mi in
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
18 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 23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Washburn, ND to Minot, ND covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 83, Main Avenue, State Highway 200 Alternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.1 miles from Washburn, ND. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.97 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 Washburn, ND to Minot, ND is easy. At 1h 23m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (ND 200 ALT / State Highway 200 Alternate): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 83; ND 1804): Navigation decision point; at 70.1 miles (US 2 Business; US 52 Business / Burdick Expressway West): Navigation decision point.
The route from Washburn, ND to Minot, ND does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,615 ft to 2,212 ft elevation with about 626 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Elevation is sampled from
USGS 3DEP.
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