How far is Belfield, ND from Minot, ND?
The driving distance from Belfield, ND to Minot, ND is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (207 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Oliver County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belfield and Minot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfield and Minot.
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Start on 1st Avenue Northwest
10 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Main Street North
2015 ft · 58 sec · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Highway 10 East
2171 ft · 1 min · Highway 10 East
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Turn left onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
1808 ft · 24 sec · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Take the exit right
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
84.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 31 North: New Salem, Hazen
1420 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 31
30.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 31
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 200 Alternate
3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 200 Alternate
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Continue on State Highway 200
16.7 mi · 20 min · State Highway 200
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Continue on West Main Road
2611 ft · 1 min · West Main Road
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Continue on State Highway 200
11.4 mi · 16 min · State Highway 200
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Turn left onto State Highway 48
2.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 48
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Turn left
49 mi · 58 min
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Turn left onto Burdick Expressway West
23 m · 2 sec · Burdick Expressway West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burdick Expressway West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfield and Minot.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
Merge slight left
84.8 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Belfield and Partly Sunny near Minot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belfield to Minot?
The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Belfield and 100.5 miles from Minot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.6 miles (207 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.70 one way or $53.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Belfield and Minot, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Belfield and Partly Sunny near Minot.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belfield and Minot. Straight-line distance: 128.6 mi (206.96 km).
#1 Belfield
Human settlement in Stark County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,035 |
| Coordinates | 46.8852900, -103.1996200 |
| Altitude | 788 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minot
The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota.
| Population | 47,428 |
| Coordinates | 48.2325100, -101.2962700 |
| Altitude | 494 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burdick Expressway West (-101.296255, 48.232455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.70 | $53.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.11 | $60.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.95 | $65.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.55 | $75.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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